In many situations, there is no point in overcomplicating rigs, but there is one key feature to my barbel rigs and that is the use of an anchor point. My go-to barbel rig for most conditions consists of a fluorocarbon hooklink attached to a Uni-Link Swivel and short section of… Read more
Category: Specialist
Martin Bowler’s Top Tips #16 – Lightest Possible Tip
Quiver tipping can be a deadly tactic during the colder months and to ensure you get the most from it, carry a selection of tips. If possible, the most effective way of fishing the quiver tip is to fish on the near side with a light link leger and the… Read more
NEW: Drennan Specialist Luggage
We are proud to announce the release of our long-awaited Drennan Specialist luggage range. The original Super Specialist range was discontinued several years ago and as a result, anglers have been asking for its return ever since. The new range consists of 12 items in total and includes rucksacks, quivers,… Read more
4lb 3oz Perch For Alan Lawrence
Alan recently landed 9 perch from the River Great Ouse with five over 2lb and the biggest tipping the scales at 4lb 3oz. “All the fish were taken trotting hair rigged lobworm, alongside an overhanging bush. My setup was a 14ft float rod coupled with a centre pin loaded with… Read more
Tough Day In Search Of Rudd
Specialist angler, Ryan Hayden spent half the day searching for signs of big rudd and was rewarded with this stunning 2lb 1oz fish once he had located some around 4km from where he had started. “Typically after a week of hot, sunny weather with little wind, it all changed for… Read more