England feeder team gold medalist, Dean Barlow, explains what is needed to keep catching during the colder months. Winter is definitely here! Now more than ever it is necessary to scale everything down, not just for pole fishing but for the feeder too. Those big feeders and thick hooklengths can… Read more
Category: Match Fishing
Special Award For Drennan Barnsley
Top UK team, Drennan Barnsley Blacks, have been awarded a special Triple Crown trophy in recognition of their impressive achievements this year. In just one year the talented squad has managed to win three of the most sought after titles in UK team fishing: The Division One National, the Winter League Final… Read more
Scotthorne’s Bomb Tricks
Alan Scotthorne looks at the finer points of a deadly winter carp tactic – the straight lead! The warmer weather through November has been fantastic for our commercial fisheries with weights still exceeding a ton on most matches at my local fishery, Lindholme Lakes, on its famous Bonsai Lake. Now,… Read more
Drennan Oxford Seal The Win
Drennan Oxford are this year’s Angling Trust Oxford Winter League Champions after winning five out of the six matches. The final round was on the Oxford Canal from Kings Bridge to Walton Well Road. The canal was running clear and despite a few sharp frosts in the week the venue fished reasonably well. Due to… Read more
Top 10 Finish For Drennan Anglers
Congratulations to the four Drennan anglers who made the all-important top 10 in last week’s White Acres Garbolino Winter Festival. Eighty anglers competed over five days in this annual event at the popular Cornish holiday destination. In an ultra-tight finish, several people could have walked off with the trophy, and it was only when the… Read more
Bordon Top The Avon Valley League
Drennan Bordon have won the Avon Valley Winter League with a round to spare. The 5th round of the Avon Valley Winter League was held on the Wey Navigation Canal from Pravis to Black Bouys bridge, with the canal carrying some extra water and a little colour. A joint first place for the Bordon… Read more