Dave Mountford broke the Silverfish League Match record on Saturday on the Islands Lake with a sensational 154lb 13oz of skimmers, crucians, tench, roach F1s, and ide. With the rapidly increasing water temperatures the lake was expected to produce some good catches in this match and it did not disappoint…. Read more
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2017-18 Drennan Cup Winner Announced
This year’s votes have been counted and for the second time in three years, Dai Gribble lifts the trophy for the longest running big fish competition. A huge congratulations to Dai Gribble who has been crowned 2017-18 Drennan Cup champion. Dai’s season saw him land no fewer than five weekly Drennan… Read more
Third Place For RAF’s Richie Tomala
After nearly five months of not fishing, Richie reports back on the three-day ‘Terrie Tapp Memorial’ Festival at Furzton in Milton Keynes. Attended by 45 anglers this big money festival is superbly organised and the format for the festival is simple, three sections of 15 rotating daily; an open draw on… Read more
Another Hectic Weekend For Drennan Bordon
It was yet another busy week for the Drennan Bordon with team members competing in a variety matches across the country. First up, is Andy Quarmby. He has been in fine form of late and this past week has been no exception! Andy topped off the week after his midweek… Read more
Martin Bowler’s Top Tips – Look After Casters
I believe casters lack popularity because, in general, they need to be ordered in advance and costing more than maggots the fear of wasting them if not used is enough to put an angler off. A simple procedure, however, will enable you to store them in perfect condition for at… Read more
Skimmers Seal The Win For Dave Mountford
The Swan Pond was in great form for the latest round of the Messingham Sands Drennan Silverfish League. Saturday’s match saw fish feeding really well all around the lake with good sized skimmers, crucian carp, roach, F1s, tench and perch featuring in the catches. With so many fish feeding it… Read more