Fresh after qualifying for the Feedermasters Final last week, in-form Simon Willsmore has now made it through to the Riverfest Final for the third consecutive year. Here’s how he did it: The River Yare at Langley had been heavily fished since my last visit, so I wanted to draw in the middle zone where there… Read more
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Oxford Men Through To Canal Pairs Final
Drennan Oxford anglers had a great weekend competing in the Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship qualifier held on the Birmingham-Fazeley Canal. The match winner was Drennan Oxford captain Mick Denton with 20lb 13oz of skimmers from peg A9. His pairs partner Tony Hobbs also put in a tidy performance to help… Read more
Ounces Separate Top Three On In-Form Thames
The River Thames was in great form for the Oxford Summer League with seven weights over 19lb and numerous double-figure catches. Held on the Folly Bridge and Sanford sections, the river was carrying a brown tinge from an algae bloom which helped to encourage the fish to feed. Drennan Oxford Yellow’s Tony Hobbs headed a really… Read more
Feeder Tips With Dean Barlow
We have just uploaded a useful series of Bite-Size Tips with England international feeder ace Dean Barlow! Filmed on the River Thames at Medley, Dean’s expert advice will surely help you on your next feeder session. Subjects such as choosing the right hooklength and tying the best shock leader knot are all explained. Check them out in… Read more
Bream On The River
3lb Rudd Sets New Personal Best For Matthew
After wading through countless small rudd, Matthew Fernandez finally lifted into a much bigger fish which set a new personal best for the Southampton based angler. “I arrived at the water eager to get fishing and after a lap of the lake, I dropped into a swim where I had… Read more