A recent piking trip to Southern Ireland didn’t get off to the best start for Gary Newman when he arrived to find all the lakes were frozen! It took four days for the lakes to thaw and, even then, the fishing was still very slow with so much cold water going in, but Gary… Read more
Author: Jack Reid
More Drennan Goodies Unveiled!
We are very pleased to announce our latest pole, great float designs, quality line and a brand-new range of bait! First up is the Series 7 Pole. Available as a 13.0 and 14.5m option it has been designed to cope with both carp and silverfish. It features our latest Side Pull System… Read more
Rising River Triggers Barbel To Feed

Bobby Brookes managed to fool this pristine barbel of 14lb 3oz during a short morning session on the River Dove. On a rising river that came up 3ft during the day, the Staffordshire angler caught the fish on a large piece of garlic Spam, carefully presented under overhanging trees on the… Read more
Barnsley Win On A Difficult River

Drennan Barnsley secured a convincing team win on an ultra-tough River Soar. The in-form team now have yet another piece of silverware to add to their portfolio in the shape of the Sensas Challenge trophy. This year’s event saw 26 teams of five enduring a gruelling venue in Leicestershire that saw scores of dry nets and single… Read more
E-Sox Super Trace Lands Huge Wye Pike
Adam Fisher has kindly sent us a great photograph of a huge River Wye pike that he has recently caught. “I use E-Sox Super Trace Pike Wire in 34lb, it needs to be reliable when crimping and strong enough to tackle big pike on the River Wye”. E-Sox Super Trace Pike… Read more
Good Signs On The Soar
Roger Marlow managed this healthy 8lb+ catch in just a few hours during a practice session on the River Soar in Leicestershire. The England Veterans squad member caught them all on bloodworm over groundbait and with extremely strong winds to contend with he chose to fish a 4g pole float at nine metres…. Read more