Darren Worton’s stealthy approach helped fool a huge 16lb 9oz barbel from the Dorset Stour. After slowly creeping into position, he lowered his hookbait along with a PVA bag of freebies into place. “As soon as I made contact, I knew it was a barbel – a large one at that! I… Read more
Marcus Weaver from South Wales, has managed to beat his personal best barbel twice in as many trips on the mighty River Trent. “I have only had two trips to the Trent this season, as it is a 400-mile round trip. But on both trips I have smashed personal bests! The… Read more
Andy Power has put on a convincing two-day performance to win the prestigious Drennan Knockout Cup. This unique tournament run by Match Fishing magazine saw over 100 top-flight match anglers whittled down over a series of challenging rounds to a two-man Grand Final at Docklow Pools fishing holiday complex in Leominster, Herefordshire. Geoff Vallance and Andy Power… Read more
A new Drennan Knockout Cup Champion has been crowned after two scintillating days sport at Docklow Pools. Day One saw former champions Gary Miller and Rob Wootton bowing out on Docklow Pools‘ Match Lake, leaving Geoff Vallance and Andy Power still fighting for the coveted trophy. The first day was a big-weight affair with… Read more
Recent rainfall prompted Tom Aldous to head to the banks of the Kennet, in hope of catching a big barbel. “As I expected, the river was carrying a bit of extra water and colour from the recent rain. I cast out the rods just before darkness, and then down came the rain. Sadly… Read more
Inside this week’s Angling Times, Martin Bowler shows you some of his simple tactics to help you catch more pike. If you’re new to predator fishing or you are looking for ways to improve your catch rate, don’t miss the new predator section in this week’s issue. The latest issue of Angling Times… Read more
