A 4lb perch is considered to be the fish of a lifetime, so you can imagine how specimen hunter Paul Faint felt when he landed a brace of fish over the magical mark. The duo weighed 4lb 1oz and 4lb 7oz respectively and were banked from a Lee Valley Gravel… Read more
When float fishing for roach there is nothing more frustrating than seeing your quarry move further out into open water and not being able to cast the distance required without having to re-tackle. To get around this problem I use a simple Swivel Float Attachment. These allow the angler to quickly and… Read more
This year’s votes have been counted and for the second time in three years, Dai Gribble lifts the trophy for the longest running big fish competition. A huge congratulations to Dai Gribble who has been crowned 2017-18 Drennan Cup champion. Dai’s season saw him land no fewer than five weekly Drennan… Read more
Making the most of a small window of opportunity has helped Ken Brown bank a crucian carp that’s just three ounces shy of the British record. The specimen weighed 4lb 7oz and was landed just days before renowned crucian hotspot Johnsons Lake was set to start its close season. Hertfordshire-based… Read more
I believe casters lack popularity because, in general, they need to be ordered in advance and costing more than maggots the fear of wasting them if not used is enough to put an angler off. A simple procedure, however, will enable you to store them in perfect condition for at… 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
