The fish would appear to have become acclimatised to the low temperatures now, as anglers found out in the latest round of the Drennan Silverfish League held on Swan Pond at Messingham Sands. Despite a heavy overnight frost, the average weight was over 20lb and most of the competitors had… Read more
The fifth round of the Angling Trust Oxford Winter League was fished by 6 teams of 8 on the Kennet and Avon canal between Hungerford and Froxfield. With a gin clear canal and overnight frosts, there were fears that the canal would be very hard, but despite the conditions, it fished… Read more
In many situations, there is no point in overcomplicating rigs, but there is one key feature to my barbel rigs and that is the use of an anchor point. My go-to barbel rig for most conditions consists of a fluorocarbon hooklink attached to a Uni-Link Swivel and short section of… Read more
Drennan England international Steve Hemingray collected a £1100 cheque after finishing ninth overall in the Angling Trust Riverfest Final on the River Wye at Hereford with a 29lb 6oz two day aggregate weight. One of 72 finalists chasing a £13000 top prize, Steve drew peg 88 in B Zone one… Read more
Congratulations to Andy Power for winning the 2017 Drennan Silverfish Festival at White Acres in Newquay. This event is now in its fourth year at the popular Cornish holiday complex and saw 63 anglers taking part in the float only competition over the weekend of the 18-19th November. Andy Power put… Read more
With the prospect of a bitterly cold day facing the competitors in the latest round of the Drennan Silverfish League, the match was pegged with comfort in mind so that most of the anglers were sheltered from the wind. Luke Harrison drew peg 43, which was one of the more exposed… Read more
