Tony Bennett’s decision to use boilies to target big roach on his local canal paid off in fine form when this 2lb 10oz specimen devoured a 15mm offering. The 32-year-old from Doncaster prebaited his swim with corn the previous day and returned with 1.75lb Korum specimen rods, 10lb mainline and… Read more
A 4lb perch is considered to be the fish of a lifetime, so you can imagine how specimen hunter Paul Faint felt when he landed a brace of fish over the magical mark. The duo weighed 4lb 1oz and 4lb 7oz respectively and were banked from a Lee Valley Gravel… Read more
When float fishing for roach there is nothing more frustrating than seeing your quarry move further out into open water and not being able to cast the distance required without having to re-tackle. To get around this problem I use a simple Swivel Float Attachment. These allow the angler to quickly and… Read more
Making the most of a small window of opportunity has helped Ken Brown bank a crucian carp that’s just three ounces shy of the British record. The specimen weighed 4lb 7oz and was landed just days before renowned crucian hotspot Johnsons Lake was set to start its close season. Hertfordshire-based… Read more
Neale Woodward hooked this impressive 2lb 15oz personal best during a trip to a southern Stillwater. Neale located a deep shelf at distance and fished Drennan 40g feeders at the base of it – catching no fewer than 40 roach with six over the magical 2lb barrier. He used a… Read more
In situations where the tench pick at food instead of gorging, fishing at ‘dead’ depth will always be more productive but this can be tricky with a standard set up given that the depth may be fishing greater than the length of the rod. The slider is the answer to… Read more