James Sarkar had the dream start to his 2017 zander fishing campaign when he landed a brace of river predators totalling 28lb 12oz. The fish weighed 15lb 8oz and 13lb 4oz were taken by the Worcester-based specialist when he targeted a stretch of the River Severn. Simple running rigs with… Read more
Moving onto the River Severn and 73-year-old, George Hinds also set a new personal best when he slipped the net under a 15lb 2oz fish. The Eastbourne, Sussex-based angler beat his previous best that stood at 14lb 10oz.
An old split cane rod and centerpin reel is what Lionel Martin used on the River Thames to land two monster fish in the form of a 16lb 10oz barbel and 7lb 4oz chub. The Slough-based angler netted the two specimens while on a boat fishing trip with his son… Read more
An incredible week for huge barbel on rivers across the nation has seen this 17lb specimen top the list. Nottingham’s Paul Mirfin admitted to being ‘on cloud nine’ after he smashed his personal best for the species with a pristine 17lb specimen. Fishing on a stretch of the middle river,… Read more
A visit to a new stretch of waterway paid dividends for Matt Hughes when he landed this stunning 16lb 6oz barbel. The Birmingham based angler fancied his chances on a different stretch of the Trent from his usual spot on the river and it worked a treat when he tempted… Read more
Casters proved to be a winning bait for Mick Lomas when he banked this fine 2lb 14oz roach. He was fishing a northern Stillwater when the specimen took two imitation baits in conjunction with a groundbait feeder and a size 14 hook. Mick baited his chosen swim with a pint… Read more
