Lee McManus is no stranger to big bream, a fish that, when big, are notoriously one of the hardest to target. This 17lb 11oz slab is his latest, and he managed it after arriving at the lake early in the morning and targeting spots he’d previously caught from. But rather… Read more
Current Drennan Cup champion Simon Daley has really taken to eel fishing over the past few seasons, with this 7lb 4oz specimen being his latest reward. The venue had no history of producing eels until recently, when a carp angler caught one by mistake. Simon decided to give the venue… Read more
14 year old Lancashire angler Lewis Kennedy had ventured out on a carp session recently but decided to also bring a float rod and a box of lighter tackle to keep him interested whilst waiting for a run. After getting his carp rods out, he decided to set his float… Read more
It’s safe to say Devon based angler Bruce Elston has been having a great time in recent months at Chew Valley, having landed a 33lb 13oz PB pike back in May. He was happy with his lot, but after a friend of his landed an even bigger fish, he couldn’t… Read more
With the majority of big crucian carp reported, being caught on feeder tactics, it was refreshing to see this 4lb 4oz specimen banked on the float. Adam O’Donnell had seen a few good fish show on his local park lake and decided on an early morning session the following day…. Read more
Since the start of the 2021 pike season, Chew Valley Lake has been in great form once again, and it shows no sign of slowing up, after Devon angler Wayne Thomas banked this 38lb fish. Using fly tactics, Wayne used a black pattern on a 9wt rod, intermediate line and… Read more
