Well-known big fish angler Phil Smith has had an unforgettable few months barbel fishing, beating two personal bests in the process. The first fish of 16lb 12oz was caught back in September from the Derbyshire Derwent and is Phil’s second largest barbel ever caught from the Derwent and a river personal… Read more
Category: Catch Reports
An Unforgettable Pike Brace
Steve Rowley recollects a ‘red letter day’ that will be permanently etched in his memory forever. I had decided late the previous evening that I was going to do a short morning session on a gravel pit that I had rarely fished before. The pit had never really hit the mark for me…. Read more
Commercial Perch
A short morning session on a local commercial water produced a trio of perch for Southampton based all-rounder Matthew Fernandez. After arriving at the lake and having a quick walk around the lake, Matthew decided to drop in a swim on the end of a warm wind in a small… Read more
One, Two, Three For Drennan Oxford
A trio of Drennan Oxford men filled the frame on the Avington stretch of the Kennet & Avon Canal. This was a 24-peg practice open for the forthcoming Oxford Winter League and the weights were good despite the heaviest frost of the year. Tony Hobbs won the match with 13lb… Read more
Trio Of Barbel For Theo
Terry Theobald was rewarded for his efforts recently after landing three double figure barbel during a daytime session on the River Trent. With the River Trent being such a strong and powerful river, Theo used his Martin Bowler Specialist Rods coupled with fixed spool reels loaded with 12b Syncro XT… Read more
Hectic Pike Season Continues
Dutch angler, Hans Moolenaar is certainly having a predator season to remember, landing countless big pike from a variety of locations. After a great start to his pike season targetting shallow waters, he could not resist moving into the deeper areas, following the huge roach shoals that the pike inevitably feed… Read more