Alan Scotthorne spent an enjoyable session on a little known stretch of river last week, catching over 20lb of roach. He chose to tackle the River Torne with his son Oliver for a spot of pleasure fishing, but also to brush up on his whip fishing skills in readiness for the forthcoming Winter League Final on the… Read more
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20lb 12oz Pike From Norfolk River
Norfolk-based all-round angler, David Selley landed himself a new personal best pike recently breaking the 20lb barrier with an immaculate fish. After a biteless morning, David was convinced by his friend to move stretches and try his luck in a mill pool nearby. “I fished a trout deadbait under a float… Read more
Three Top Hook Patterns
Take a closer look at some terrific hooks in our latest three videos. Darren Davies explains why he rates the Silverfish Match so highly and shows you some different ways to hook a caster. Watch Darren’s video >> You can also find out why the aptly named Silverfish Maggot is Gary Barclay’s first… Read more
Target Carp 1450 Up Close
The Angling Times takes a closer look at the Red Range Target Carp 1450 pole in this week’s edition. This great-value pole is a true-length 14.5m model with a fabulous spares package. That includes skid bungs, roller cones, PTFE bushes and a total of six Carp Kits, each fitted with the ingenious Side… Read more
Thames Skimmers Still Feeding
The Thames is still producing good winter sport, despite extra water and cold conditions, as the Sutton Courtenay club match on the river proved. All of the anglers managed to catch a few fish on the stretch below Abingdon, most of which were quality skimmers. Leading the field was Ian Higgins with 11lb 12oz, which consisted of… Read more
Hemingray Frames Again
Steve Hemingray continued his great form on the Fenland drains with a 25lb catch of roach. After last week’s win, the England ace finished third overall in the 80-peg practice match for the forthcoming Winter League Final. Steve found himself in a noted area between bridges on the 20ft Drain at… Read more