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
A 7lb chub is the fish of dreams os Rob Thompson was ecstatic when he guided this 7lb 9oz chub over his landing net. The specimen was Robs first ever ‘seven’ and champions his personal best for the species, and according to Rob, it certainly put up a good account… Read more
During the winter there is one bait that will usually score when all else fails, and that bait is maggots and plenty of them. Maggots are a great bait not only for chub but also for barbel during the winter. The rig I use is a very simple and one… Read more
Stewart Harris from Milton-Keynes landed this impressive fish after returning to a pre-baited swim. Stewart caught using a trimmed down RG Baits ‘The Formula’ boilie wrapped in matching paste on a combi rig fished over the top of a light scattering of chopped baits. “I baited and fished half a… Read more
An opportunistic session at the famous Royalty Fishery on the Hampshire Avon saw Terry Theobald land this impressive chub of 7lb 8oz. The Cardiff-based specialist angler decided to trot maggots under a 6.4g Loafer float, on 4.4lb Float Fish, with a 4lb hooklink and size 18 Super Spade hook, which… Read more
Making the most of mild temperatures also proved fruitful for Adam Reed after he banked this monster 7lb 15oz chub. Adam stated it was his ‘greatest capture to date’ when he feeder-fished mashed bread on an undisclosed stretch of the River Thames. He told Angling Times: “The morning’s fishing was… Read more
