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
Particle baits such as hemp, seeds and maize are a great alternative for many species. A great tactic is to use a small PVA mesh bag of particles which you can nick onto the hook before casting. The majority of seeds and particles are soaked for a period of time and… Read more
A decisive switch to a Feederbomb lead to a string of quality tench for Ian Brooker, topped by this 8lb 7oz specimen. I have fished this particular gravel pit for a few seasons now, it’s a lovely overgrown lake with crystal clear water, gravel bars, huge weedbeds and a good head of… Read more
Justin Grapes knows a thing or two about catching big tench and he was also celebrating after a weekend to remember at the popular Bawburgh Lakes on the outskirts of Norwich, Norfolk. After introducing four kilos of spod mix that was made from casters, maggots, pellets and chopped worms, he… Read more
Tench fanatic Dean Taylor doesn’t let the 500-mile round trip from his Cheshire home to a gravel pit in Kent get in the way of his passion for tench. His efforts were rewarded when he banked a total of 24 fish, which included four ‘doubles’ with two fishing weighing 11lb… Read more
Ryan Hayden caught this lovely female tench at the weekend after preparing the swim for over an hour prior to fishing. The keen specialist angler revisited a small gravel pit at the weekend to fish for tench and was greeted with masses of weed covering the majority of the lake. He selected… Read more
