An old split cane rod and centerpin reel is what Lionel Martin used on the River Thames to land two monster fish in the form of a 16lb 10oz barbel and 7lb 4oz chub. The Slough-based angler netted the two specimens while on a boat fishing trip with his son… Read more
Extra colour and flow would be the perfect tonic ahead of the Drennan Coors Masters Final on the River Trent around Burton next Saturday, October 7. That’s the view of co-organiser Wayne Swinscoe, who described the river as being ‘on its knees’ after the last qualifying round. “Despite plenty of… Read more
Drennan are sponsoring a five match silver fish Saturday series at Todber Manor Fishery, where the top three anglers will win an Acolyte rod. A £500 top prize awaits the winner, with payouts of £350, £200, £100 and £50 for second to fifth places and a £100 bonus for the… Read more
Stu Conroy has enjoyed a great run of September match results on commercial fisheries thanks to an attacking approach with dead maggots and groundbait. Drennan North West teamster and former England international Stu won two matches at Cunneries Fishery near Chorley, Lancashire, including a 127lb 3oz haul from S Canal… Read more
The Barney Barrington memorial match was fished by 63 anglers on the River Thames on Reading and Districts water at Child Beale. “The event had a large turnout as this is the venue for the first round of the Oxford Winter League which starts the following week. The river was… Read more
A visit to a new stretch of waterway paid dividends for Matt Hughes when he landed this stunning 16lb 6oz barbel. The Birmingham based angler fancied his chances on a different stretch of the Trent from his usual spot on the river and it worked a treat when he tempted… Read more
