The last few weeks the northern rivers have received little to no rain which has had an adverse effect on levels and water clarity. The venue I was fishing was half a metre lower than its usual autumn height and gin clear, hence the scaled down approach needed to tempt… Read more
Talk about tough starts to the new season! My plans of a big roach were trashed through work being mega busy and crap weather throughout April. Most of may didn’t go to plan either with a 3-day blank on my first tench trip of 2024. Following weekend, I met up… Read more
Specialist angler, Simon Ashton recently visited one of the most famous weirs on the whole of the River Trent, here is his account of what turned out to be a very memorable session. Throughout the years there have been many reputable venues etched on my bucket list, a good few… Read more
A sudden change in plans saw specialist angler, Simon Ashton rooting around the garage for his barbel gear. Thursday evening saw me pitched up and ready for midnight on the banks of the mighty River Trent. The section I chose was tidal and is certainly not your average river! At… Read more
Simon ‘Busta’ Aston had a trip to remember at Linear Fisheries after banking 36 tench to over 9lb. Here’s his account of a red-letter session. After a session or two catching a few bream I thought timing and weather was perfect to embark on my first tench session of the season… Read more
Simon Ashton defied the odds after landing two of only three known specimen bream from Manor Lake on the Linear Fisheries complex. This great brace consisting of 14lb and 13lb 7oz fish was landed within minutes of each other at the Oxfordshire venue. Both came at dawn after Simon spotted a fish roll and… Read more
