Pre-orders are now being taken for Martin Bowler’s latest book, Totally Immersed. “This book is quite possibly the most unique project I have ever completed, with my angling year of 2013 lavishly illustrated by hundreds of stunning images both above and below the surface,” Martin explains. “For the first time… Read more
Author: Jack Reid
Winning Catch Of Bream On Hair-Rigged Corn
It was a great start to the Avon Valley Winter League for Drennan Bordon who managed to take victory on a very tough day at Broadlands Lake. The Drennan-backed team was headed by individual winner Rob ‘Weasel’ Deacon who caught 39lb 11oz of skimmers and bream. He caught predominantly with… Read more
Phil Smith’s 25th River Double!

Phil Smith has continued his enviable list of big barbel with a double-figure specimen from his 25th different river. After seeing a number of barbel being caught from the River Goyt, Phil made the 100-mile trip to the river to see if he could get in on some of the action. With time limited… Read more
Drennan Oxford Lead The Way
Drennan Oxford have made a positive start in the first round of the Oxford Winter League with a team win and two individual framers. Seven teams are involved in the Oxford division as they start the journey towards the Angling Trust Winter League Final. The first round was held on the River Thames at… Read more
PB Perch Landed On First Visit

Jamie Walker, a Southampton based all rounder, has been out and netted himself a new personal best perch on his first session of the year. Arriving at the lake late afternoon, Jamie headed straight to the area he fancied but unfortunately the swim was taken. After a brief look around he decided on the… Read more
Tough Going At White Acres
White Acres’ October festivals are a regular fixture in Alan Scotthorne’s busy match calendar. Here’s his in-depth account from the recent Maver-backed event at the Cornish holiday destination. After the pressure cooker atmosphere of fishing the World Championship in Croatia I was really look forward to the October festivals at White Acres. I… Read more