An epic drive from Kent to Gunthorpe Fishery on the River Trent paid off in fine style for Neal Rogers, with this specimen barbel of 19lb exactly. He was on a three-day session with his good friend Jason Craven and had the fish on a big bunch of maggots presented… Read more
A trip down memory lane certainly paid off for Darren Roberts as he visited an hold haunting ground and was rewarded with this lovely 4lb 10oz perch. He told us “A few years back I caught a 2lb perch from a stretch of the Yorkshire Ouse whilst pike fishing. I… Read more
Whilst the logic of ‘big baits for big fish’ often rings true, sometimes a much smaller offering can produce the goods. That’s what Jon Care found on a trip to the Lower Severn, when he had this 17lb 12oz specimen on a small flavoured 10mm pellet, which he wrapped in… Read more
After capitalising on a mild spell with the capture of a 16lb 1oz barbel from a small southern river, Adam Riches was keen to return. But, when he arrived this time, he the Northamptonshire Specimen Group member was greeted with low, clear conditions – far from ideal for the species…. Read more
After having six months off fishing, James Hook returned with a bang, landing this 8lb 8oz chub on a bit of link legered breadflake. He was fishing a low-stock stretch of the River Thames where there are some very big fish. In his first swim he snagged up, so James… Read more
On a weekend trip to the Thames, Gareth James found conditions improving, with air temperature rising and the water clarity increasing. He started the day targeting a slack in which he missed a take, so he returned to the area just before dusk. This time, his strike was met with… Read more
