Chris Hewett described the capture of this specimen as ‘the greatest moment in over 30 years of fishing for big roach.’ It topped the scales at 2lb 10oz and was netted during a session at his local syndicate lake. The London-based roach fishing fanatic fished a waggler with a maggot… Read more
Stephen Chesney had sweetcorn to thank during his latest rudd session as it helped him bank this 3lb personal best specimen. The Suffolk-based angler quiver tipped single grains of sweetcorn on a section of a Fenland river to take the large rudd as well as four others. He told Angling… Read more
Float fished bread flake was the secret in the capture of this impressive 2lb 4oz roach for Mike Townsend. Mike targeted a tiny, clear local river in Yorkshire and baited his swim with hempseed for two hours until he had a small shoal of big fish feeding among some streamer… Read more
Steve Hemingray, whose 3 point score helped Drennan Team England win silver medals at the recent World Championships in Belgium, reveals his bait preparation secrets for the Double Leam technique. Double Leam is a vital top-up feed in continental competitions and one which Steve also rates for roach, perch and… Read more
Rolling meat on the river can be a fantastic method for barbel and chub especially if the river is up and coloured. For rolling meat, I opt for a 2lb test curve rod and a reel loaded with 20lb braid as it gives me complete control and allows me to feel… Read more
Drennan Leicester captain Nick Moss enjoyed a dream debut visit to Derbyshire’s Butterley Reservoir by winning an Open match with 17 bream for 50lb 9oz. Drawn midway along the Ripley AC venue’s high bank section, Nick cast an open-end feeder 50 metres into 12ft of water to deliver a pint… Read more
