This impressive 3lb 6oz perch was the highlight of Jamie Cartwright’s first trip to a new stretch of the River Ouse. The former Drennan Cup holder explained: “The fish fell to link legered lobworms, presented on a size 4 Wide Gape Specialist hook tied directly on to 5lb mainline. I fed my way through nearly… Read more
Category: Specimen
Perch On The Acolyte Pole
Martin Bowler puts his Acolyte Carp pole to the test in this week’s Angling Times targeting perch on running water. Martin shows just how effective a pole can be for perch when fishing tight to features such as bridges. Despite the huge drop shotting craze, Martin believes this needn’t be your automatic choice… Read more
E-Sox Tackle Lands Dutch Pike

Hans Moolenaar has made a great start to the pike season, landing a string of fish from a large windswept stillwater. “The key is to locate the shoals of roach. Once you have found the bait fish, pike will not be far away. And not only that, it is important to… Read more
Single Buoyant Caster Tricks Huge Crucian
Matthew Fernandez followed his gut instinct and returned to his crucian venue of choice for one last session in hope of landing another personal best. “I used the same set up from my previous successful session. Opting for two 25g In-line Flat Method feeders, but this time using a Micro… Read more
Autumn Gold
Matthew Fernandez had a real red letter day, landing multiple crucians to 4lb from a new water using our Buoyant Casters and In-line Flatbed Method Feeders. Knowing that the crucians will feed up before winter, Matthew Fernandez was keen to target them during September, just as the temperatures began to drop…. Read more
Heavy Rain Brings Barbel On Feed
Despite the torrential downpour, Paul Elt decided to chance his luck and try for a River Ouse Barbel. “It rained from the moment I arrived, until the time I left, but it was all worth the effort. I opted to bait a tight swim with a few pints of hemp… Read more