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
The Drennan Over 50’s three-day Festival hosted at Westwood Lakes saw 108 anglers compete for their name on the trophy. Day One The first day produced some big weights from each of the four lakes used Skylark, Swallow, Osprey and Falcon. On Osprey lake, Mick Stamp put 188lb 8oz of F1s… Read more
This year’s Angling Trust Ladies National was fished at Weston Pools; with Belvedere, Stretton and Weir Pools hosting the competition. The conditions were favourable with it being warm and overcast, this resulted in plenty of fish being caught between the 42 competitors. “I managed to catch 43.555kg of carp on… Read more
