Earlier this week top Dutch match angler, Maurice Prijs visited manager Gary Barclay at our busy despatch department to check out new additions to the Drennan range and pick up some last minute items for the Drennan Silverfish Festival this weekend. Maurice was particularly impressed with two great new additions to the Acolyte… Read more
Category: Venues
Alan Scotthorne – Keep On Catching In Winter
This year I have qualified for the Riverfest final on the river Wye in Hereford and I wanted to get in some much-needed river fishing in the run-up to this great weekend. Travelling the three hours for one weekend match just didn’t seem the thing to do with this being… Read more
Messingham Sands Drennan Silverfish League – Round 2
Despite a flat calm day and bright sunshine, the Islands Lake was in good form for the second leg of the Drennan Silverfish League. Last years winner, Kyle Hartley employed his worm and caster approach to good effect on peg 8 to win the match with an excellent mixed bag… Read more
16lb 10oz River Trent Zander For Craig
16lb 10oz River Trent zander sets new personal best for Craig Woodhouse. “This fish is quite literally the fish of my dreams and beats my old personal best zander of 14lb 4oz set over 12 years ago. I caught the largest of my two zander that trip just after 1… Read more
2017 Angling Trust Winter League – Round Four
The fourth round of the Angling Trust Oxford winter league was fished by 6 teams of 8 on the Kennet & Avon Canal at Upper and Lower Dunmill Hungerford. “The canal was clear and cold with a brisk northerly wind but there was still plenty of small fish to be… Read more
Martin Bowler’s Top Tips #16 – Lightest Possible Tip
Quiver tipping can be a deadly tactic during the colder months and to ensure you get the most from it, carry a selection of tips. If possible, the most effective way of fishing the quiver tip is to fish on the near side with a light link leger and the… Read more