Simon Ashton visits Linear fisheries near Oxford in search of big tench in this week’s Angler’s Mail. In the article, Simon runs through his approach when targeting gravel pits as well as some tips and tricks to help you catch more tench. To check out the full article, pick up a… Read more
Category: Specialist Anglers
Tench On The Lift Method
Drennan’s Ian Brooker recently had a great session on a local gravel pit, catching six tench to 8lb 2oz during a short morning feeding spell. All of the fish were caught using the classic lift method in a swim he’d raked a couple of days before. Ian used a 14ft Matchpro Ultralight float rod,… Read more
The Art of the Lift Method
Still water specimen hunting is predominantly based around bolt rigs and buzzers, which is understandable given its effectiveness. Not only is this true for carp but tench as well. There is a period, generally, from mid-May onwards, where a more traditional approach will have its day and for once the… Read more
Scotthorne’s Feeder Secrets In New-Look Weekly
Alan Scotthorne’s ultimate feeder rig is revealed in the all-new Angling Times.The five times World Champion tackles a local reservoir and explains everything you need to know as he puts together a mixed catch of tench, bream and roach. Martin Bowler’s Angling Adventures weekly column is also inside, with the big-fish specialist focusing on… Read more
Prebait Pays Off
Drennan’s Ryan Hayden began his bream campaign on a large gravel pit this week and managed to land this lovely dark 9lb 4oz fish on his first trip. Fishing a quick overnight session in between work, Ryan hoped that the bream had found his prebait from earlier that week. “Due… Read more
Great End To Pike Season
Simon Ashton managed to end his pike season on a high, landing no less than eight double figure pike to 24lb 1oz. After an hour mapping out his chosen swim, Simon managed to locate a gully at around 80 yards, which was 2ft deeper and ran parallel to the bank. “The… Read more