We’ve received this picture of some Snowdrops, pretty Roach and a Drennan IM9 Finesse – taken at Whelford Pools in Gloucestershire last week. The first signs of Spring are appearing!

Many big Carp fisheries, and commercial match fisheries, hold large numbers of quality Roach which are rarely fished for. For example, these few roach were just a few of around 60 fish caught at close range using a Crystal Waggler at the pristine Whelford Pools in Gloucestershire.

The IM9 Finesse 13ft rod is perfect for this type of work – being ideally suited to very light lines and having the perfect action for Roach and silverfish. It is designed to be carried ‘made-up’ in its tailored sleeve and the purple blank looks terrific too! For full details on the Drennan IM9 Finesse rod click here.

Whelford’s proprietor Gerry Godden tells us Whelford has been prolific for 20lb+ Carp since Christmas – with the fish really feeding hard in the mild wet windy weather! Whelford is a beautifully run day ticket fishery in tranquil Gloucestershire with on-site tackle shop and safe easy parking!  For full details see the fishery website.