River pike fishing is all about mobility and I will rarely stay in a swim for more than 20-minutes. With this in mind, I travel light with a small bag, a net, a few deadbaits and only one rod, the 10ft E-Sox Piker. More often than not, I will float… Read more
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Drennan Bordon Looks Back On 2017
Nick Jones, captain of Drennan Bordon takes a look back at the highs & lows of the past year. The year started off well having won the Avon Valley Winter league & qualified for the 2017 Winter league final at Decoy lakes & The Fens. The lads put a lot of… Read more
Messingham Sands Silverfish Winter League – Round 11
With the final matches remaining in the Drennan Silverfish Winter league, neither of the top two contenders could afford a slip up on Tripp Lake at the weekend and as it turned out, neither of them did. Finishing in first and second places respectively and both gaining the necessary section… Read more
David Blake 1943 – 2018
Celebrating the happy, busy life of our friend and colleague David Blake, who passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 14th January 2018. Dave joined Drennan in 1980 and over the years has worked as despatch manager together with Frances Drennan and Gary Barclay amongst many others. With enormous energy… Read more
Martin Bowler’s Top Tips #24 – Shotting Pattern
During the winter months, trotting plays a large part in my approach for species such as chub, dace and grayling. When trotting a large Avon or Loafer float I prefer a bulk of shot at three-quarters depth and if possible use a chain of BB’s or AAA’s as these are… Read more