A 12-month-long pursuit in search of a monster pike finally came to an end for Gary Palmer when he slipped the net under this 31lb 10oz titan. The giant fish, which is believed to be the biggest pike ever caught from the Warwickshire Avon, inspired Gary almost a year ago… Read more
Predator ace Garry Bagley said he was on cloud nine after he banked the biggest recorded zander of the season in the form of this 19lb 2oz beauty. The 60-year-old for Stourport smashed his previous personal best for the species by 8oz when he ledgered a roach deadbait into an… Read more
16lb 8oz barbel landed by angler Chris Gardner over the festive period. Targeting the Hertfordshire’s famous Kings Weir fishery, Chris used a legered 14mm Proper Baits boilie that had been dipped in liquid attractant to fool the recognisable fish with a kinked back.
Zander expert Ian Wilson took advantage of rising water conditions to land an incredible brace of zander from the River Trent weighing 14lb 11oz and 15lb 1oz. The Nottinghamshire based rod told Angling Times: “They came from a swim that produced a brace of smaller doubles for me three years… Read more
Airfield Lakes Fishery owner Richard Wilby has been enjoying some incredible sport from big roach of late with his most recent session producing this stunning 15lb-plus bag – topped by a 2lb 10oz specimen. Richard’s successful approach involved casting between 30-40 yards out on a Midlands gravel pit and alternating… Read more
The biggest chub of the season at 7lb 15oz has fallen to specimen angler Phil Mapp who enjoyed a remarkable week on the Great Ouse – breaking his PB twice in five days. Phil’s unforgettable week started with a 7lb 13oz chevin caught on bread flake from the Great Linford… Read more
