The very biggest tench are always females, with a male tench over the double figure mark a true rarity. However, on a session at Mill Lane Fishery, Surrey, Lee Fisher landed this stunning male of 11lb 2oz. Distinguishable by their bulging pectoral muscles, male tench are renowned for their fighting… Read more
Persistence paid off for Daniel Bouskila on a crucian session as be landed himself this fine 4lb 1oz specimen, which is also a new personal best. He told us “Me and my friend Tom recently made an early start as we ventured to a special lake set in stunning countryside… Read more
Having seen tench regularly rolling in an area of a 50-acre gravel pit on the Leicestershire border, Rhys Barkby decided to target the species in the area and was rewarded with this fish of 11lb 2oz, plus another ten-pounder. Targeting the back of a weedbed at range in 10ft… Read more
Nic Bradley had heard rumours of some big crucians coming out of a Midlands stillwater, and although a bit sceptical, thought he’d head over there and have a go for them. Well he wasn’t left disappointed as be landed this stunning 4lb 8dr specimen. He told us “This is a… Read more
Having received a tip-off a few years ago about a Midlands stillwater that holds some big rudd, Nigel Kennard decided to have a go for them this spring. Arriving at the water for a 48-hour session, he began by spombing a mixture of hemp, casters and groundbait on a clear… Read more
Whilst fishing a syndicate water in Worcester at the start of the season, youngster Zak Kendrick got the surprise of a lifetime as he banked himself this impressive 31lb 4oz specimen. He told us “I was deadbaiting in the nearside margin when my rod absolutely screamed off. It fought harder… Read more
