An eight-mile walk on a section of the River Cam ended in success for Paul Faint with the capture of this monster 3lb 6oz rudd. It was a new personal best for the 46-year-old and a catch that epitomised the challenge anglers face when targeting the vast Fenland waterways in… Read more
A single Monster Crab and Chilli boilie has accounted for the biggest barbel of the season in the form of this 17lb 2oz beauty. It fell from an undisclosed southern river and equalled the 26-year-old’s current personal best for the species. Roman told Angling Times: “I fished pellet alongside my… Read more
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
A three-day expedition targeting specimen eels paid off in fine style for Dean Aston when he slipped the net under this impressive 6lb 6oz specimen. It was the only bite of the trip for the 48-year-old painter and decorator from Wolverhampton, but one that he would never forget. Speaking to… Read more
A string of specimen crucian carp catches, topped by a 4lb 4oz monster, suggests that there’s no better time than now to get out and target one of the nation’s favourite species. Whilst some of the country’s anglers have been struggling to catch during the current heatwave, those who have… Read more
