Simon Ashton landed one of his long-term targets recently with an impressive 27lb 3oz pike from a very tough venue in North-West England. The bite came just after 4pm in sub-zero temperatures. The Durham angler was fishing at range in 42ft of water on a 15in mackerel, flavoured in salmon oil… Read more
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Trent Barbel For Simon
Durham-based angler Simon Ashton has recently been targeting the River Trent for barbel and with great success. Simon was rewarded on his very first session with a new personal best barbel of 12lb 5oz which beat his long-standing best from his local River Wear. Since that session, Simon has been back… Read more
Predator Trip To Holland
Simon Ashton made the journey over to Holland for a couple of days predator fishing on a large delta where seven rivers run into one with top guide Willem Stolk. The specialist all-rounder used a variety of E-Sox Dropshot Lures and small crank baits such as the E-Sox Pug‘s to catch perch,… Read more
Charm Tench On Worms
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
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
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