Paul Rogers proved the pulling power of luncheon meat when it comes to catching big winter barbel when he banked this huge 16lb 14oz specimen. The Reading-based specialist only needed a couple of hours on the River Kennet to beat his barbel personal best with a size 16 hook. It’s… Read more
A small Essex Stillwater produced the goods for Nash-backed Carl Smith when he smashed his pike personal best by over 11lb. The huge fish weighed 31lb and was fooled by the London-based fishing fanatic, who co-stars with his brother Alex in the popular Carl & Alex Fishing films on a… Read more
Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire produced one of its biggest-ever pike in the shape of this huge 39lb fish caught on a lure. Watford’s Ben Booth had never caught a pike over 20lb before, so he and his father John were shocked when this monster broke the surface after it took… Read more
One angler on the big perch trail was Yorkshire’s Andy Cheetham when he came agonisingly close to breaking the 5lb barrier with this mint-conditioned 4lb 15oz specimen. “The fish nearly ripped my rod out of the rest after it took four half lobworms mounted on a size 2 hook.”
Big-fish angler, Martin Bowler is on the hunt for big grayling in this week’s Angling Times. Grab yourself a copy to find out some of Martins top tips and tricks to help you catch the lady of the stream.
Chris Tredwell became the envy of anglers across the nation when just a few casts with a lure on the River Severn a produced a huge 4lb 3oz perch and a 6lb 7oz chub. He made an early finish from work count when the 33-year-old drove to his favourite stretch… Read more
