Steve Waters has broken the match record at Oakfield Fishery near Aylesbury with a colossal 318lb catch of carp and F1s! “I’ve fished caster shallow at 13m from start to finish,” he explained. “I’ve blasted around four pints of casters, caught all around my feed and ‘dobbed’ a few when I’ve seen them. As… Read more
The first Oxford DAA match of the season held on the River Thames saw Mick Denton win with over 60lb of pole-caught bream. Faced with a clear river, thick weed and scorching sunshine, plus countless swimmers and boaters, no one was sure if the fish would feed. Thankfully, the bream were still responsive with some… Read more
This grass carp was a welcome surprise for Jon Arthur during a competition at Solhampton Fishery. It was caught just four metres down the edge on a piece of worm and helped Jon to a 130lb 4oz total. That was enough for 3rd overall in the Mega Match This qualifier… Read more
Jon Arthur looks back on a recent match where he managed to salvage a good day’s fishing from an unfavourable draw.
Match ace Wayne Swinscoe reflects on the Fermoy Festival Week and proves you should never ever give up! The Fermoy Festival Week takes place on the River Blackwater on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday with a two-day event on the Garden Centre stretch of Inniscarra Resevoir on the in-between days. As we drove south towards County Cork… Read more
Jon Arthur got off to a great start in this year’s prestigious UK Championship competition with a massive match winning 102kg (225lb) weight. Round One of this year’s 80-angler series, newly sponsored by Cresta and Gamakatsu, was held at the ever-impressive Lindholme Lakes. Jon found himself drawn on Loco Lake… Read more
