14lb 7oz Barbel On Size 18 Super Spade Hook To Nylon

Wiltshire based all-round angler, Mark Woodage kindly sent us this report from a recent session on the Hampshire Avon just before the end of the river season. How many of us ever stop and think about the quality of those minor items of tackle we use on a regular basis? A… Read more

New Tackle From Drennan

Our latest product launch includes some exciting new feeders, Red Range rods, Specialist nets, cool bag, and caps. Method Bombs – The Method Bomb is our latest addition to the feeder range and is made from a strong and durable alloy material. The weight forward, streamlined design provides accurate, long-range casting. The… Read more

Martin Bowler’s Top Tips #29 – Fluorocarbon

At this time of the year when rivers and especially stillwaters lose all of their colour, the use of fluorocarbon hooklinks can make a huge difference.  For my perch fishing, I like to use a hooklink constructed of 4.4lb Supplex Fluorocarbon with a size 8 B983 hook. As Supplex Fluorocarbon is made… Read more

Martin Bowler’s Top Tips #27 – Maggot Feeder Rig

During the winter there is one bait that will usually score when all else fails, and that bait is maggots and plenty of them.  Maggots are a great bait not only for chub but also for barbel during the winter. The rig I use is a very simple and one… Read more

Martin Bowler’s Top Tips #22 – Accuracy

During the colder months use a Feederbomb – accuracy is key to winter fishing and for introducing maggots these are the best. Feederbombs are a quite unique design that really does cast better than almost any other feeder. They are a fantastic choice when you are looking to feeder fish accur­ately at… Read more