On a recent trip to the lower Thames, Sam Taylor and his friend Adam targeted perch with lures. They had caught little of size, but when they found a large shoal of small ‘wasps’, they decided to slowly work the lures around them in the hope that there may be… Read more
Although not pleasant to fish in, wet and wild conditions can stir the largest of fish into feeding, as Lee Tebble found when he landed this huge 8lb 4oz chub. Targeting the River Thames, Lee headed out in heavy rain to a tricky stretch, but one where, when you get… Read more
After a few challenging trips to a low and clear River Trent, Tony Shep capitalised on a change in river levels and milder temperatures with this 17lb 10oz barbel. The Manchester angler arrived at 1pm and tried a swim known to offer the chance of a few daytime bites. It’s… Read more
After an unsuccessful last few winters fishing rivers, George Shorten turned his attention to a large reservoir, home to huge perch. Having agreed a date to visit with a friend, their arrival coincided with overcast conditions and south westerly winds, although levels remained low after our dry summer. The day… Read more
Many anglers go a lifetime without catching a 17lb barbel, but 15-year-old Mason East has just smashed the landmark with this 17lb 9oz specimen. He was fishing the tidal Trent with his dad, Lee, over a weekend-long session. With big tides and extra water, he was hopeful of beating his… Read more
This season, Jamie Ryan and a friend planned to target some of Ireland’s legendary pike waters, and on one of their first trips, Jamie landed this specimen of 32lb 4oz. Having set off early with two rods each, a bucket of lures and some energy drinks, the pair headed for… Read more
