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
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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
Bream On The River
Getting Back On The River
Jon Arthur looks back on an eventful weekend competing on two very different stretches of the River Thames. It was great to get on the riverbank at the weekend to blow the cobwebs away. After an up and down year I’d kind of lost my mojo and not been match… Read more
Latest Video: Groundbait On Rivers
Stu Conroy demonstrates the power of groundbait in our latest video. The well-respected England ace visits his local River Mersey in Warrington to show you how a few balls of groundbait can transform a river swim. There is also a lovely in-depth article with Stu and why this river means so much to him in the… Read more
Oxford Summer League – Round Four
Plenty of double-figure catches of roach were caught on the fourth round of the Oxford Summer League fished on the River Thames at Medley and Sandford. First place went to Dan McDonald with 20lb 10oz from the green bank at Medley. The Devizes Match Group angler had a bonus bream on… Read more