With the weather improving, Tripp Lake fished well for the Drennan Silver Fish Spring League on Saturday. Dave Mountford made the best of the shelter from the elements afforded by his draw on peg 15 and targeted F1s and crucians by fishing 4mm and 6mm expander pellets over micros, he… Read more
After the penultimate round being cancelled due to bad weather, the conditions finally improved for the final round of the league. League leader, and England International, Cameron Hughes endured a difficult day frustratingly catching carp on peg 9 of Donno Lake. But, despite being interrupted by carp for most of the… Read more
Keeping it simple with a piece of rolled homemade paste was the key to Derrick Knight’s capture of this 7lb 7oz personal best chub. Targeting the Hampshire Avon at the end of the river season, the fish marks the culmination of a campaign to catch three big fish that Derrick… Read more
Saturday saw a complete change in the weather conditions after last weeks arctic blast and for the first time this year, it actually felt like Spring. The rise in water temperature saw fish feeding confidently all around the Islands Lake and the lowest weight recorded was over 20lb with an… Read more
Fishing tight and accurately as the water begins to warm and wake up is vital. To fish effectively I will ditch the chair and opt for my seatbox instead. This gives me a much better posture and allows me to fish much more efficiently. When fishing on the tip, I will often… Read more
Saturdays Drennan Silverfish League match was held in conditions described by the brave few who ventured out as the worst that they had ever experienced. Strong winds and heavy snow showers made for a challenging match and everyone looked to be relieved when the time was called. Despite this, there… Read more
