Steve Ballard spent a couple of short afternoons fishing the River Frome and were sure he won’t forget them in a hurry! Steve told us “I was working in Wareham and managed to get a couple of short afternoon sessions in on the River Frome. I have had a 4… Read more
Category: Specialist Anglers
Paul Thomas 15lb 14oz Zander
Paul Thomas has been waiting more than 30 years land himself a new personal best zander then just like buses, 2 have come in quick succession. He told us “After waiting for than 30 years for a new pb I recently managed to break it with a 15lb 14oz specimen… Read more
Matthew Fernandez Angling 3lb 2oz Grayling
I’ve caught lots of species of big fish in my lifetime but honestly, nothing beats the power of playing a large grayling. Matthew Fernandez had a session the River Frome planned but nearly gave it a miss due to the extra rain the river received overnight but we bet he’s… Read more
Andrew McNicholas 37lb 8oz Pike
Andrew McNicholas banked the largest reported pike of the season when he landed this impressive 37lb 8oz predator. He told us “I was fishing off the boats at Chew Valley and using a perch imitation lure close to the boat when I saw this massive pike engulf my lure just… Read more
Tony Sweeney 2lb 13oz Roach
It’s been 16 years since Tony Sweeney caught a 2lb roach on the Hampshire Avon and just like buses, 2 have come within a few days of each other! He explains “The last time I caught a 2lb+ roach from the Hampshire Avon was 16 years ago, and for that… Read more
Darren Clarke 16lb 9oz Zander
“It’s something I won’t ever forget..” Darren Clarke has been fishing for zander for 10+ years on the River Trent but had never managed a double figure fish. Well that all changed when he banked this stunning 16lb 9oz personal best! He told us “I have been targeting zander on… Read more