The biggest tench of the season accolade has been smashed once again with the capture of this monumental 13lb 1oz specimen. The plump tinca was banked by building contractor Nick Proctor from a Midlands Stillwater and smashed his old personal best for the species by more than four pounds. The… Read more
Category: Specialist
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
14lb 7oz Barbel On Size 18 Super Spade Hook To Nylon
Wiltshire based all-round angler, Mark Woodage kindly sent us this report from a recent session on the Hampshire Avon just before the end of the river season. How many of us ever stop and think about the quality of those minor items of tackle we use on a regular basis? A… Read more
New Tackle From Drennan
Our latest product launch includes some exciting new feeders, Red Range rods, Specialist nets, cool bag, and caps. Method Bombs – The Method Bomb is our latest addition to the feeder range and is made from a strong and durable alloy material. The weight forward, streamlined design provides accurate, long-range casting. The… Read more
Martin Bowler’s Top Tips #21 – Hooking A Worm
Lobworms have to be one of the best baits for targeting perch, but being such a big bait they can mask the hook and result in lost fish so the way you hook them is very important. Choice of hook pattern always plays a huge part in any form of fishing… Read more
Gold For Drennan Tackle
Drennan tackle scoops several awards in this year’s National Angling Awards. The 2017 National Angling Awards have just been announced in this week’s Angling Times. These prestigious awards saw Angling Times readers cast their votes for their favourite tackle via the www.anglingtimes.co.uk website. Editor-in-chief, Steve Fitzpatrick commented: “This year’s event is the most hotly contested, highest… Read more