An eight-mile walk on a section of the River Cam ended in success for Paul Faint with the capture of this monster 3lb 6oz rudd. It was a new personal best for the 46-year-old and a catch that epitomised the challenge anglers face when targeting the vast Fenland waterways in… Read more
A single Monster Crab and Chilli boilie has accounted for the biggest barbel of the season in the form of this 17lb 2oz beauty. It fell from an undisclosed southern river and equalled the 26-year-old’s current personal best for the species. Roman told Angling Times: “I fished pellet alongside my… Read more
A roving approach covering miles of waterway proved key in the capture of Mark Lindsay’s 7lb 8oz chub. The Gamakatsu and Spro-backed angler had half a day free to explore his local river but needed every second of it just to locate some fish. He told Angling Times: “I eventually… Read more
A 3lb roach is considered by many as the pinnacle achievement in an angler’s career, and this certainly became a reality for Mark Woodage during a recent session on a southern gravel pit. The Swindon-based angler spent three months targeting the venue’s redfins before eventually finding success. He told Angling… Read more
Dave Lewis reports back from the fourth round Avon Valley Spring League at Willingshurst Lakes. Leading into the match we (Drennan Bordon) held a slim one-point lead, so a good draw and result was important to maintain top spot. The team went onto win four sections with wins from Steff,… Read more
Alan Scotthorne reports back on the latest festival at Lindholme Lakes. I have just finished fishing the latest Lindholme lakes festival run by Neil Grantham and his son Aran on what turned out to be probably the best match I have ever fished for big weights. Weights consisted of carp… Read more
