“The fish of a lifetime” Barbel are a fish that’s always interested Chelmsford angler, Jon Hall, and on only his third trip for them, he landed this 17lb 8oz fish from the River Lea. Using his watercraft skills, Jon walked the stretch and fed a few pellets in swims he… Read more
“First ‘five’ from running water” Big perch expert, Matt Atkins, has landed the largest reported stripy of the season, in the shape of this 5lb 1oz warrior. Matt, who has now landed four perch over 5lb and one six-pounder, was targeting the mighty River Thames, fishing from a boat he… Read more
“The fish was in battle for 20 minuets” The River Trent has been in great form this season, throwing up big barbel after big barbel. Species enthusiast, Craig Gregson was the latest to enjoy what this immense river has to offer, landing this 18lb 5oz fish on a meat hookbait…. Read more
“With the nights drawing in, Matthew turned his attention to the redfins on a local gravel pit” Roach certainly don’t come much better looking than this 3lb 4oz beauty landed by Cotswolds angler, Matthew Wood. With the nights drawing in, Matthew turned his attention to the redfins of a local… Read more
“When the rod hammered over, it frightened the life out of me” There are few barbel anglers on better form than South Yorkshire specimen hunter, John Hunter, who has just landed this 18lb 9oz barbel from the Thames. It follows the capture of an 18lb 5oz fish from the Kennet… Read more
“That elusive four-pounder has eluded me for years” For several years, Hampshire angler, Rod Fowler, has been pursuing crucian carp on a Southern stillwater. Not a long stay angler, he just fishes day sessions, and although he’s enjoyed some great results with the species, that elusive four-pounder has alluded him…. Read more
