A sudden change in plans saw specialist angler, Simon Ashton rooting around the garage for his barbel gear. Thursday evening saw me pitched up and ready for midnight on the banks of the mighty River Trent. The section I chose was tidal and is certainly not your average river! At… Read more
Jon Arthur won Round 2 of the Matrix Commercial Championship yesterday with a huge 189lb 10oz catch at Packington Fisheries. The in-form matchman was on peg 43 on Molands Pool and, after a slow start on the Method, he swapped to caster shallow tactics on the long pole. He ended… Read more
Grant Albutt visits Solhampton Fishery to highlight the potential of summertime silvers for giving your match weights a boost. A few weeks ago I entered a big-match qualifier held here at Solhampton Fishery. Despite living quite locally I was not too familiar with the place – but I soon appreciated its… Read more
With the rivers now open here is a great little addition to your standard leger fishing setup. Weed and debris can cause problems when fishing on rivers at certain times, gathering around the lead and causing it to move out of position as the resistance builds up. On the rare occasion,… Read more
A decisive switch to a Feederbomb lead to a string of quality tench for Ian Brooker, topped by this 8lb 7oz specimen. I have fished this particular gravel pit for a few seasons now, it’s a lovely overgrown lake with crystal clear water, gravel bars, huge weedbeds and a good head of… Read more
We have just uploaded a short film starring Alan Scotthorne in action during a high-profile event. The five times World Champion was at Tunnel Barn Farm competing in the prestigious Daiwa Pole Fishing Masters. Watch and learn as he targets F1s on maggots at close range like a well-oiled machine! Alan is shown using a… Read more