Eels are an often overlooked species but those who have been targeted them recently have found great success with multiple specimens landed – topped by a 6lb 2oz beast. The superb specimen was banked by all-rounder Daniel Woolcott who had an amazing session on a large gravel pit taking a… Read more
A 40-feet-deep Cambridgeshire gravel pit has accounted for one of the greatest eel hauls ever recorded in the shape of 15 fish to a best of 5lb 2oz. The phenomenal catch was accumulated in a single night session by Airfield Lakes Fishery owner Richard Wilby, who fished triple lobworm hookbaits… Read more
An overnight trip on a local canal proved fruitful for Nick Duffy after this 5lb 4oz eel devoured his four-lobworm hookbait. The 47-year-old, who is also the social officer for the National Anguilla Club, had previously caught eels to 4lb from this particular stretch of canal but felt it could… Read more
The 15th night of a campaign on a water in the Colne Valley gave Dave Harman the fish he was after – a specimen eel of 5lb 8oz. Dave told Angling Times: “The water is barely fished, so knowing eels thrive on neglect I acquired membership in the hope it… Read more
A lake that has no major history for producing big eels has just thrown up this 5lb 3oz monster for Darren Clarke. The all-rounder decided to target the snake-like species on his Lincolnshire syndicate water after weather conditions scuppered his plans to target other fish. He told Angling Times: “The… Read more
A three-day expedition targeting specimen eels paid off in fine style for Dean Aston when he slipped the net under this impressive 6lb 6oz specimen. It was the only bite of the trip for the 48-year-old painter and decorator from Wolverhampton, but one that he would never forget. Speaking to… Read more
