Former Drennan Cup winner, Jamie Cartwright reflects on his recent trip to the famous pike water, Chew Valley Lake, near Bristol. It is always incredibly exciting when an opportunity presents itself to fish for the huge pike that lurk in the depths of Chew Valley. Nights are spent dreaming of… Read more
Author: Jack Reid
Bonus Fish On The Fens
After a year’s absence from the Fenland Drains, Chris Vandervleit bounced straight back to winning form last weekend. His 10lb 1oz catch was enough to win his section in the East Midlands Winter League practice open on the Old Nene in Cambridgeshire. Chris made the most of an end peg draw at Halfpenny Toll Bridge at Benwick… Read more
Feeder & Method Mono Competition
Pop across to the Drennan Facebook page if you want to try and win some Feeder & Method Mono! We have just launched a really easy-to-enter competition where you could win a full set of this brilliant reel line. Visit the Drennan Facebook page >>
Barbel On A Faithful Classic
James Thomson has kindly sent in this great photo of a barbel caught on his faithful old 12ft 9in Drennan Tench Float rod and Red Range reel setup. “I love my original Tench Float,” he explains. “It’s perfect for many a job! You’ll even notice that is one of your Red series reels!”… Read more
Latest Video: Short-Pole & Maggots
In our latest video, Jon Arthur demonstrates how to make the most of a couple of pints of maggots and a simple short-pole approach. After an action-packed session at the fabulous Hillview Lakes, the reward was a tidy mixed catch including roach, perch, skimmers, bream, F1s and carp. It’s a simple and very effective way to fish,… Read more
Impressive Win With Acolyte Plus Rod
Martin Ward used his new Acolyte Plus 14ft rod for the first time to bag an astonishing 49lb winning net of chub! The impressive catch was taken using waggler-and-maggot tactics on the River Avon at Seven Meadows, Stratford upon Avon. Martin nearly doubled the second-placed angler’s catch and cruised through to next month’s big-money Riverfest Final. “I caught 24 chub, the… Read more