Former Drennan Cup holder, Jamie Cartwright reaped the rewards on his latest evening session on the River Nene landing this impressive 14lb 7oz barbel. This is the first fish of Jamie’s Autumn Barbel campaign and was taken after 5 short evening sessions. The fish fell to a large homemade boilie… Read more
Author: Jack Reid
Sunglasses – An Essential Piece Of Kit
Time to start thinking about getting yourself a good pair of polarised sunglasses! The long, hot summer days might be behind us, but the sun’s rays still play a massive role when we are out on the bank fishing. A low sun on the horizon can really affect watching a float or quivertip. Wearing sunglasses will reduce the strain on… Read more
Runners-Up Prize For Drennan Leicester Duo
Congratulations to Drennan Leicester’s Roger Marlow and Dean Guest for finishing runners up in the inaugural Angling Trust and Canal & Rivers Trust Canal Pairs Final. The Final saw 51 pairs lining the towpath of the popular Dams & Locks section of the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal in Minworth. Champions on the day… Read more
A Perch Session To Remember
James Aris has had an unbelievable session targeting perch on a Midlands Stillwater. “Using the E-Sox Pearl Red Split Tails I had a new PB of 4lb 6oz, braced with another stunner of 3lb 13oz,” James explained. “Me and my boat partner went on to amass a red letter haul between us… Read more
Tackle Up For Success
E-Sox consultant and well-respected pike angler Steve Rowley reveals how you can start your pike season off in style in his first of a series of weekly columns in Angling Times. In this week’s instalment, Steve runs through exactly how he prepares for the new pike season ahead, to make this… Read more
Personal Best Chub On Cheese
Christian Tyroll has bagged a personal best 5lb 15oz chub from the River Dove. “I touch-legered with cheese paste made up of bread, Danish Blue, Parmesan and Cheddar,” he explained. “The fish came from a nice deep swim and used the depth well during the fight.” “I used a Series 7 1.25lb… Read more