After a few challenging trips to a low and clear River Trent, Tony Shep capitalised on a change in river levels and milder temperatures with this 17lb 10oz barbel. The Manchester angler arrived at 1pm and tried a swim known to offer the chance of a few daytime bites. It’s… Read more
After an unsuccessful last few winters fishing rivers, George Shorten turned his attention to a large reservoir, home to huge perch. Having agreed a date to visit with a friend, their arrival coincided with overcast conditions and south westerly winds, although levels remained low after our dry summer. The day… Read more
Many anglers go a lifetime without catching a 17lb barbel, but 15-year-old Mason East has just smashed the landmark with this 17lb 9oz specimen. He was fishing the tidal Trent with his dad, Lee, over a weekend-long session. With big tides and extra water, he was hopeful of beating his… Read more
This season, Jamie Ryan and a friend planned to target some of Ireland’s legendary pike waters, and on one of their first trips, Jamie landed this specimen of 32lb 4oz. Having set off early with two rods each, a bucket of lures and some energy drinks, the pair headed for… Read more
It’s been a memorable autumn already for Britain’s perch anglers, and whilst most of the fish reported have been caught from reservoirs, one man has enjoyed superb running water action. Over the last few weeks, Wayne Edwards experienced a remarkable run of perch catches on the River Lea, capped by… Read more
For the last decade, Andrew Reynolds has been searching for one of the Dorset Stour’s huge barbel, and on a recent session landed this fish of 17lb 4oz. The fish is the bigg’un from a stretch just three miles from his house, and one he often cycles to in the… Read more
