I thought my predator season was over but when we went to visit the in-laws down south for Mother’s Day I thought there was the chance to sneak one more trip in.. Hiding some short 6ft rods in amongst the luggage, dog crate and presents, meant I was able to… Read more
Category: Specimen
Barbel Challenge Update | James Denison
James Denison is not shy of a challenge, undertaking a mammoth quest to catch a double figure barbel from 40 different rivers. Here is a little update from the man himself… I’ve fished a fair few rivers this season already, trying to catch doubles off of venues I’ve not managed so… Read more
Targeting a 3lb Fenland Rudd | James Denison
Drennan’s James Denison has his eyes set on a 3lb Fenland Rudd. There is something special about seeking out a target in the wilds, miles from anywhere on a boat. James returned recently from his first session and he loved every minute of it. Over to James… With my target being… Read more
Mike Davidson Historic Grayling Haul!
With his local rivers being up and cold, Drennan’s Mike Davidson made the most of a free weekend and headed up to Scotland in search of some monster grayling after a few successful trips previously and wasn’t left disappointed on his latest trip. He told us “I’ve just come back… Read more
2021-22 Drennan Cup Winner Announced
***** Drennan Cup Winner ***** Simon Daley has lifted the Drennan Cup title for the second year running, despite stiff competition from the country’s growing of dedicated specimen hunters. With six weekly awards, the roof tiler from Hampshire becomes only the third angler to ever win the prestigious title in… Read more
2020-21 Drennan Cup Winner Announced
***** Drennan Cup Winner ***** In one of the most closely-fought finishes in the competition’s history, Simon Daley has won the 2020/21 Drennan Cup £2000, narrowly pipping big-eel specialist Steve Pitts to the title. Hundreds of weekly winners from the past five seasons cast their votes, and Simon and Steve… Read more