The River Loddon has a history of big barbel, and Lisa Loveridge proved just why with this incredible 17lb 14oz Barbel.. She told us “It’s the result of a long campaign in which I gave put in the hours pre-baiting to catch this fish, one I’ve been chasing all season…. Read more
Category: Specialist Anglers
Vince Cater 1lb 3oz Dace
Vince Cater not only landed himself a new personal best, but also a new river record when he banked this beautiful 1lb 3oz Dace from the Bristol Avon. He told us: “I had a run of sensational dace up to 15oz before hooking what I thought was a trout on… Read more
Alan Storey 4lb 2oz Roach
“I received a couple of taps on the tip, followed by a slow pull round..” Alan Storey made history with the capture of this beautiful 4lb 2oz roach as he became the first angler in history to bank a 4lb roach from both a stillwater and river. The 66-year-old really… Read more
Philip Stokes 4lb 13oz Perch
Last knocking success for Philip Stokes!! After spending several months recovering from surgery, Philip Stokes was eager to get back out there in search of a few specimen perch and it’s safe to say he returned with a bang when he banked this impressive 4lb 13oz beauty on a recent… Read more
Stuart Biggs 17lb 12oz Barbel
“It was the most savage bite I’ve ever had..” A rod wrenching bite resulted in Stuart biggs smashing his personal best when he landed this 17lb 12oz River Lea barbel. He told us “I was fishing a flooded local stretch of the River Lea in hope of a big barbel… Read more
Nathan Buckingham 8lb Chub
5 minutes in the right spot was all that was needed for Nathan Buckingham as he landed himself a new personal best in the shape in this lovely 8lb chub.. He told us “After finishing work, I headed down to Kings Weir for a few hours fishing and just five… Read more