The reports of a trio of 3lb-plus roach topped by a near 4lb specimen suggest that now is a perfect time to target a new personal best. All three redfins were banked in a manic five day window and have proven that big roach are now packing-on the ounces ahead… Read more
A tip-off about an in-form gravel pit paid off in fine style for Carl Hill, who went on to bank this stunning 3lb 2oz roach. A tip-off about an in-form gravel pit paid off in fine style for Carl Hill, who went on to bank this stunning 3lb 2oz roach…. Read more
The biggest chub of the season and a river record babel have been landed in the last week of what could go down as the best ever season on the country’s rivers. To kick off a bumper final week Pete Cranstoun claimed the season’s biggest chub when he landed an… Read more
The river season couldn’t have ended any better for Julian Barnes when a last-ditched trip to the River Trent produced eight barbel – topped by this 16lb 8oz beauty. The Free Spirit and Ridgemonkey-backed angler braved 45mph winds, sleet and snow to fish a 48-hour session on a tidal stretch… Read more
Michael Barnshaw was the first angler to enjoy stillwater perch success when he slipped the net under this fin-perfect 5lb 0oz specimen. Targeting a pit in the south-west, the Surrey-based rod baited a near-bank swim with groundbait laced with maggots, soil and worms and fished a small tail-hooked perch livebait… Read more
Manchester-based Andy Cheetham was the first angler to get on the score sheet when he banked a brace of stunners from a Midlands river – weighing 4lb 7oz and 5lb 3oz respectively. The Perchfishers press officer has been in fine form over the last two weeks and has achieved two… Read more
