Alan Scotthorne is looking forward to the 1st Division National Championship being held on the River Trent this Saturday. Here the England star looks back on three recent matches on this historic venue. I have just fished three matches on the bounce on my favourite River Trent. I grew up fishing the river and must confess that it… Read more
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Drennan Coors AC Trent Masters Round 5
The Drennan Coors qualifying matches on the River Trent at Burton are really catching anglers imagination with another great turnout of 75 competitors. This was the best match of the series so far with 20 double-figure weights recorded. Leading the way on Round 5 was Nottingham’s Nick West with 22lb 6oz from the new pegs below Bailey’s… Read more
Third Riverfest Final For Simon Willsmore
Fresh after qualifying for the Feedermasters Final last week, in-form Simon Willsmore has now made it through to the Riverfest Final for the third consecutive year. Here’s how he did it: The River Yare at Langley had been heavily fished since my last visit, so I wanted to draw in the middle zone where there… Read more
Oxford Men Through To Canal Pairs Final
Drennan Oxford anglers had a great weekend competing in the Canal & River Trust Canal Pairs Championship qualifier held on the Birmingham-Fazeley Canal. The match winner was Drennan Oxford captain Mick Denton with 20lb 13oz of skimmers from peg A9. His pairs partner Tony Hobbs also put in a tidy performance to help… Read more
Ounces Separate Top Three On In-Form Thames
The River Thames was in great form for the Oxford Summer League with seven weights over 19lb and numerous double-figure catches. Held on the Folly Bridge and Sanford sections, the river was carrying a brown tinge from an algae bloom which helped to encourage the fish to feed. Drennan Oxford Yellow’s Tony Hobbs headed a really… Read more
Feeder Tips With Dean Barlow
We have just uploaded a useful series of Bite-Size Tips with England international feeder ace Dean Barlow! Filmed on the River Thames at Medley, Dean’s expert advice will surely help you on your next feeder session. Subjects such as choosing the right hooklength and tying the best shock leader knot are all explained. Check them out in… Read more