The importance of adapting your groundbait mix to suit different conditions was underlined by Drennan ace Steve Hemingrey after two Angling Trust Riverfest qualifier contests. Steve is still seeking qualification for the two-day Riverfest 2017 final after finishing second in his 20 peg zones on the River Trent at Hamms… Read more
The fifth round of the Oxford Summer League was fished by 7 teams of 6 on the Thames at Sandford and Appleford reach. After recent matches where the roach have shown in vast numbers, they proved hard to catch, especially on the Appleford reach where a lot of anglers struggled… Read more
Specialist angler, Simon Ashton recently visited one of the most famous weirs on the whole of the River Trent, here is his account of what turned out to be a very memorable session. Throughout the years there have been many reputable venues etched on my bucket list, a good few… Read more
Wednesday saw a really tight finish to the open match on Swan Pond. The carp fed really well and several anglers put together 100lb plus weights. Don Hudson found just enough fish to hold off Ken Pacey who was on the Golden peg and his 151lb 15oz was 14oz too… Read more
Dean Barlow has pledged to make Todber Manor Fishery a regular port of call after bagging 100lb plus of carp, tench, F1s, and skimmers on his debut visit to the Dorset venue. “What a fantastic fishery! The on-site tackle shop is one of the best I’ve ever seen, plus access… Read more
The fourth round of the Oxford Summer League was fished by 7 teams of 6 on the Thames at Sandford and Culham. With a little bit of flow and overcast conditions, the roach were on the feed, with double figures of roach caught in every section. 1st: Steve Harwood (Drennan Oxford… Read more
