Former Drennan Cup holder, Jamie Cartwright reaped the rewards on his latest evening session on the River Nene landing this impressive 14lb 7oz barbel. This is the first fish of Jamie’s Autumn Barbel campaign and was taken after 5 short evening sessions. The fish fell to a large homemade boilie… Read more
Category: Specialist Anglers
Tackle Up For Success
E-Sox consultant and well-respected pike angler Steve Rowley reveals how you can start your pike season off in style in his first of a series of weekly columns in Angling Times. In this week’s instalment, Steve runs through exactly how he prepares for the new pike season ahead, to make this… Read more
A Great Start On The Ouse
This impressive 3lb 6oz perch was the highlight of Jamie Cartwright’s first trip to a new stretch of the River Ouse. The former Drennan Cup holder explained: “The fish fell to link legered lobworms, presented on a size 4 Wide Gape Specialist hook tied directly on to 5lb mainline. I fed my way through nearly… Read more
Perch On The Acolyte Pole
Martin Bowler puts his Acolyte Carp pole to the test in this week’s Angling Times targeting perch on running water. Martin shows just how effective a pole can be for perch when fishing tight to features such as bridges. Despite the huge drop shotting craze, Martin believes this needn’t be your automatic choice… Read more
Tackling Large Wild Venues
If you’re into big Stillwater feeder fishing check out this week’s Anglers Mail. Cover star, Simon Ashton tackles Esthwaite Water, in the Lake District for roach and has some great tips and tricks to hopefully help improve your catch rate. For the full Action Replay, grab a copy of Anglers Mail this… Read more
Tackle Den Open Day

Martin Bowler and Steve Rowley will be at the Tackle Den showing the new additions to the E-Sox Dropshot range on Saturday 26th September. There will also be a prize draw on the day for a chance to win one of our all-new Dropshot Rods plus a selection of Dropshot… Read more