Having found the River Test in perfect fettle ahead of a grayling trip, Richie Martin knew there would be ‘no room for excuses’ if he failed to catch. Come the end of the day, he certainly didn’t need any after landing this fish of 3lb 5oz plus another of 2lb… Read more

Whilst trotted maggots are the default for many grayling anglers, there are other baits that can tempt the species, as David Pearson proved when he caught this fish of 3lb 2oz on bread! The specimen was landed during his first trip to Scotland this year, in which suddenly dropping temperatures… Read more

Grayling are best known as a winter species, but Essex angler Daniel Bouskila is proving that specimens can be caught in warmer weather too, after he landed this 3lb 5oz fish from a southern chalk stream. Fishing on a hot day on a weedy waterway, Daniel targeted clear runs with… Read more

2025’s was a winter to remember for many grayling anglers, with the last of the specimen fish reported this 3lb 1oz fish from a southern chalkstream. It was caught by Tom Gosden, who used nymphing tactics to great effect. Fishing on a bright and frosty morning, Tom drifted his fly… Read more

It’s been a fantastic winter for grayling, but the best was saved until last, after Daniel Bouskila landed this stunning 3lb 8oz fish prior to the season closing. He caught it from a small carrier stream of a southern chalk stream, having found the main river up and coloured. In… Read more

This winter, James Champkin has been getting to grips with Euro nymphing for big grayling, and his efforts have paid off with this 3lb 4oz specimen before the end of the river season. The tactic involves fishing weighted flies at close range and maintaining a tight connection between the rod… Read more