Round four of the 56-entry Drennan Coors Masters series on the River Trent at Burton, Staffs, became a chub versus bream battle between Paul Newell who drew shallow peg 25 below Baileys Weir and Steve Metcalfe on a deeper glide at Sherratts Farm peg 11. Bromsgrove matchman, Paul emerged triumphant… Read more
Ten minutes was all that Neil Wayte needed to bank this huge 16lb 4oz barbel from the River Thames. The London-based specialist fished a small pva bag full of crushed MAD Baits Pandemic boilies and presented a dumbell of the same variety over the top. It was a fish that… Read more
The sixth and final round of the Oxford Summer League was fished on the Thames at Medley and Folly this week and despite the river being low and clear, roach again dominated the individual weights. 1st: John Taylor (Sensas A4) – 29lb 14oz. John drew at the bottom of the… Read more
Stalking if the river is running clear can be a great method, it allows you to be selective and pick out the biggest fish from the shoal. Here is a great a tactic shown to me by the late great Terry Lampard which is fantastic for chub or barbel. A simple… Read more
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
Over many years of fishing on rivers such as the Great Ouse, I have been lucky enough to be able to watch barbel feeding up close and they definitely can see and do shy away from the hook in clear conditions. Many times when both fishing and filming underwater, I have seen… Read more
