Drennan North West canal ace, Simon Mottram, reports back from an inaugural Canal Pairs Championship where he and his pairs partner were in winning form. This year a new competition called the Angling Trust and Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship was launched. It was held on the Shropshire Union… Read more
Author: Jack Reid
Stealthy Approach Leads To 11lb 4oz Barbel
A mobile strategy resulted in this fine barbel from the River Nene for Stewart Moss. “It was 11lb 4oz and fell to a stealthy approach, single rod and minimal gear and just fishing various swims for an hour at a time before creeping in to the next one,” Stewart explained…. Read more
International Flavour In This Month’s Pole Fishing
The latest issue of Pole Fishing magazine features some must-read articles with Drennan-backed anglers. The one and only Alan Scotthorne continues his monthly Ask Alan column and investigates his tricks for hitting more bites from crafty F1 carp. Also inside, Des Shipp reveals the secrets behind Drennnan Team England’s emphatic win in the recent International… Read more
Martin Bowler’s Latest Book
Martin Bowler’s eagerly awaited book, Totally Immersed, is coming soon! Here’s a sneak look at the eye-catching dust jacket. “This panoramic image forms the whole of the dust jacket and I feel gives you all a good idea of what to expect inside,” Martin explained. “A year in my angling life above and… Read more
Wide Gape Match Hooks For Perch
Craig Palmer caught this nice 1lb 5oz perch with a single red maggot on a size 22 Drennan Wide Gape Match hook. This is an ideal hook choice for boney mouthed perch. Its shape lends itself exceptionally well to a multitude of hook baits, from maggots to worms. A chemically sharpened… Read more
The World Irish Pairs 2014
Dean Barlow and his pairs partner, Steve Fleming, have just returned from the Lakeland & Inland Waterways World Irish Pairs. Here’s his frank account of an enjoyable week: Having just got back from the World Pairs in Ireland, I’ve had time to reflect on the competition. As with any five-day festival,… Read more