Having travelled the globe and caught fish beyond the wildest dreams of most anglers, it takes a lot for Gary Newman to have his ‘best-ever session’.. ..But on a recent tench trip, he did just that, landing a remarkable eight fish over the double-figure mark, topped by specimens of 11lb… Read more
Category: Drennan Cup
Alan Stagg 11lb 14oz Tench
This spring, former Drennan Cup winner Alan Stagg has endured a challenging tench campaign on what he describes as ‘the most challenging venue he’s ever fished’. But, after a ‘long old slog’, he was rewarded with this superb 11lb 14oz fish – a new PB for the species. The venue… Read more
Tony Gibson 16lb 14oz Bream
Whilst fishing a large and challenging southern venue that produces small numbers of big bream, former Drennan Cup champion Tony Gibson discovered an interesting plateau. This area is predominantly 11ft deep, with its leading edge stretching out for more than 100 yards, whilst its closest edge rose up to 7ft… Read more
Lee McManus 11lb 10oz Tench
Former Drennan Cup winner and Leicester based angler Lee McManus has continued his blistering start to spring, landing this stunning 12lb 14oz tench. It beats his previous best by over 2lb and follows hot on the heels of an 18lb 10oz bream he had In April. The fish was caught… Read more
Dean Macey 17lb 2oz Bream
Former Olympic decathlete Dean Macey has showed no signs of slowing in his current form, landing this 17lb 2oz bream. It came a short while after he landed a brace of 16lb 8oz slabs, when he returned to the same venue for a 24-hour session. With the wind pushing down… Read more
James Crosby 11lb 8oz Tench
After battling the hectic traffic which comes with the M25 traffic and also the Dartford Crossing charges, James Crosby finally arrived at his chosen venue in Kent in search of Tench and was rewarded with this 11lb 8oz fish. The Herftordshire angler was targeting a large gravel put where he… Read more