Celebrating the happy, busy life of our friend and colleague David Blake, who passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 14th January 2018. Dave joined Drennan in 1980 and over the years has worked as despatch manager together with Frances Drennan and Gary Barclay amongst many others. With enormous energy… Read more
During the winter months, trotting plays a large part in my approach for species such as chub, dace and grayling. When trotting a large Avon or Loafer float I prefer a bulk of shot at three-quarters depth and if possible use a chain of BB’s or AAA’s as these are… Read more
A small Essex Stillwater produced the goods for Nash-backed Carl Smith when he smashed his pike personal best by over 11lb. The huge fish weighed 31lb and was fooled by the London-based fishing fanatic, who co-stars with his brother Alex in the popular Carl & Alex Fishing films on a… Read more
Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire produced one of its biggest-ever pike in the shape of this huge 39lb fish caught on a lure. Watford’s Ben Booth had never caught a pike over 20lb before, so he and his father John were shocked when this monster broke the surface after it took… Read more
One angler on the big perch trail was Yorkshire’s Andy Cheetham when he came agonisingly close to breaking the 5lb barrier with this mint-conditioned 4lb 15oz specimen. “The fish nearly ripped my rod out of the rest after it took four half lobworms mounted on a size 2 hook.”
Big-fish angler, Martin Bowler is on the hunt for big grayling in this week’s Angling Times. Grab yourself a copy to find out some of Martins top tips and tricks to help you catch the lady of the stream.
