The second double-figure specimen caught during the Tenchfishers fish-in event at Medway Valley Fisheries fell to Hugh Boyle in the form of this 10lb 12oz chunk. The 62-year-old from Shirley in Surrey had blanked during the previous two days fishing at the Kent venue until the very last hour when… Read more
Medway Valley Fisheries is famous for producing monster tench and so far this season it’s failed to disappoint – with a number of double-figure fish already reported from the Kent venue. One man that recently visited was Kevin Durham, who managed to tick a double of his list when he… Read more
An incredible brace of 11lb-plus tench has topped yet another fantastic week for one of the nation’s favourite fish. Over the last 21 days, the Angling Times newsdesk has been inundated with reports of specimen tincas – providing an encouraging sign that sport for the species is now on the… Read more
In a week that saw air temperatures reach heights of 25 degrees, there was little surprise that It took just a few days for the biggest tench of the season accolade to be smashed after Chris Stothard hooked into this 10lb 4oz specimen. The Tenchfishers member from Hampshire bested the… Read more
In situations where the tench pick at food instead of gorging, fishing at ‘dead’ depth will always be more productive but this can be tricky with a standard set up given that the depth may be fishing greater than the length of the rod. The slider is the answer to… Read more
Particle baits such as hemp, seeds and maize are a great alternative for many species. A great tactic is to use a small PVA mesh bag of particles which you can nick onto the hook before casting. The majority of seeds and particles are soaked for a period of time and… Read more
