Having gone almost three months without wetting a line, Paddy Clampett banked a new personal best barbel of 16lb 8oz! Arriving at his peg just after dusk, he selected an overgrown swim that hadn’t been fished since last season. “Within a hour of feeding pellets and hemp, I had my first bite… Read more
Category: Specimen
Three 6s For Ray
Ray Pulford braved the horrendous weather earlier this week to get out on the banks of the Kennet, to see if the influx of water would bring the fish on the feed. “It was hard going with constant rain and a rising river, but you have to be in it… Read more
What A Month For Iain McDonald
Iain McDonald a Kent-based all-rounder was faced with low and clear conditions, but that didn’t stop him landing two specimens in as many weeks! Iain fished a Thames tributary where he presented a 10mm pellet over a clear gravel run to fool a stunning 15lb 6oz barbel. “The first two hours of… Read more
Phil Smith’s 25th River Double!
Phil Smith has continued his enviable list of big barbel with a double-figure specimen from his 25th different river. After seeing a number of barbel being caught from the River Goyt, Phil made the 100-mile trip to the river to see if he could get in on some of the action. With time limited… Read more
PB Perch Landed On First Visit
Jamie Walker, a Southampton based all rounder, has been out and netted himself a new personal best perch on his first session of the year. Arriving at the lake late afternoon, Jamie headed straight to the area he fancied but unfortunately the swim was taken. After a brief look around he decided on the… Read more
Neill Stephen Strikes Again With Giant Rudd
Top specimen angler Neill Stephen has had another giant rudd from a southern Stillwater – this 3lb 15oz 8drm specimen! The former Drennan Cup Champion from London float fished sweetcorn in the margins using a size 14 Drennan Wide Gape 4lb Hooks To Nylon, a Loaded Crystal Waggler, 4lb Super… Read more