Specimen river roach can be hard to track down, but after travelling from his Hertfordshire home to the River Frome, John Trimmer’s efforts paid off with this 2lb 15oz redfin. He’s been after a big river roach for a while, and knew he needed to be selective in his approach… Read more
One rule that many specimen anglers live by is to spend as much time at the venue as possible, and at times that can mean long hours and lots of journeys. Stockton-on-Tees angler Danny Hewitt had to do just that to reach the River Trent, with a 240-mile round trip… Read more
Big perch are known for being picky feeders, and whilst on a trip to a flat calm Grafham Water, Simon Davidson had to wait until clouds rolled over and the light faded before tempting this 4lb 15oz specimen. He was using lure tactics on the session with his dad, James…. Read more
Last season we were inundated with reports of huge perch from ‘midlands reservoirs’, and as the leaves start to turn, lure anglers have been dusting off their stillwater kit and heading back out in the hunt for big stripeys. The first reported this season fell to the rod of Gloucestershire… Read more
The River Thames barbel have proved a tricky adversary for Duncan Hayward so far this season, as he’d endured a dozen blanks before finally landing this 16lb 9oz fish. He’s been fishing a baited area but had nothing to show for his efforts before his clutch ripped off and his… Read more
With temperatures dropping, many anglers are now turning their attention away from the rudd of our Fenland Drains. But during the final warm spell, Dave Owens ventured for one final session after the species and managed this 3lb 1oz fish. He spent an hour trying to find them, and once… Read more
