Simon Ashton visits Linear fisheries near Oxford in search of big tench in this week’s Angler’s Mail. In the article, Simon runs through his approach when targeting gravel pits as well as some tips and tricks to help you catch more tench. To check out the full article, pick up a… Read more
Author: Jack Reid
Feederbomb For Bream
A tactical switch to a maggot feeder lead to a successful evening’s sport for Martin Harwood. The Drennan employee visited his local Grimsbury Reservoir in Banbury, Oxfordshire, specifically to flex his new Acolyte Ultra 12ft Feeder rod. He wasn’t too optimistic of his chances of catching, however, as his friend had already been fishing… Read more
Tench On The Lift Method
Drennan’s Ian Brooker recently had a great session on a local gravel pit, catching six tench to 8lb 2oz during a short morning feeding spell. All of the fish were caught using the classic lift method in a swim he’d raked a couple of days before. Ian used a 14ft Matchpro Ultralight float rod,… Read more
Drennan Cup Winner 2015-16
A huge congratulations to Dai Gribble who was voted this year’s Drennan Cup winner! As well as collecting the famous trophy, Dai also received a winners’ cheque for £2,000, which helps reward the time and dedication spent chasing the biggest coarse fish in the country. In the closest-ever finish in the… Read more
Terrific Tunnel Barn Farm
A great day was had yesterday for Round 1 of the Drennan Knockout Cup at Tunnel Barn Farm in Warwickshire. There were 146 anglers lining the banks and it was Dale Shepherd who came out on top with a match-winning 129lb 15oz. The commercial fishery specialist used chopped worm tactics for a great weight of… Read more
The Drennan Knockout Cup 2016 Begins
Good luck to all 145 competitors competing in Round 1 of the Match Fishing Magazine Drennan Knockout Cup today at Tunnel Barn Farm. Some of the very best anglers from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are involved and these are a mixture of invited stars and qualifiers. The top 60… Read more