Large fast or flowing rivers can present their fair share of problems, one of them is how to keep your bait in place, especially when fishing over to the far bank. In this video, Martin Bowler demonstrates how can overcome the fast flow by paying out a big bow of line and… Read more
While big bream and barbel to feeder tactics will make the River Trent’s headline match weights this season, waggler fishing will be the usual choice for most anglers, Wayne Swinscoe included! From the upper river at Burton, where I run matches including a three-day Drennan Festival, right down to the… Read more
Location is key to success when the rivers first open in June so here are a few pointers on what you should look for. At the start of the new season, it is always worthwhile fishing in areas of increased flow and oxygen levels. Look for weirs or narrower sections where the flow… Read more
Find out how Paul Glenfield makes the most of a winter river session by combining specimen and match tactics. Join the former Thames Champion on the banks of his favourite river for a session that’s full of surprises. The tail-end of the season can offer some fantastic river sport if you time things right. Here… Read more
Len Arbery caught this excellent chub weighing 7lb 5oz just over a week ago from the Thames. The former Drennan Cup winner and well respected big fish specialist explains how he caught it: After the weekend’s rain I was quite surprised to see the middle Thames in perfect chub fishing condition. That is,… Read more
Jamie Cartwright caught this immaculate 4lb 6oz perch from the Great Ouse on a lure last week. Here’s the former Drennan Cup Champion’s account of a memorable capture: I arrived at the river bright and early on Sunday morning. The first thing I did was set up my lure rod in… Read more
