E-Sox consultant Steve Rowley was recently invited over to Finland, along with Neville Fickling, to present at a high profile pike fishing seminar in Vassa. Finland plays second fiddle to the other Scandinavian countries when it comes to quality pike fishing, and seminar organisers Pike Paradise have secured EU funding… Read more
What A Month For Iain McDonald
Iain McDonald a Kent-based all-rounder was faced with low and clear conditions, but that didn’t stop him landing two specimens in as many weeks! Iain fished a Thames tributary where he presented a 10mm pellet over a clear gravel run to fool a stunning 15lb 6oz barbel. “The first two hours of… Read more
Time To Get Totally Immersed
Pre-orders are now being taken for Martin Bowler’s latest book, Totally Immersed. “This book is quite possibly the most unique project I have ever completed, with my angling year of 2013 lavishly illustrated by hundreds of stunning images both above and below the surface,” Martin explains. “For the first time… Read more
Winning Catch Of Bream On Hair-Rigged Corn
It was a great start to the Avon Valley Winter League for Drennan Bordon who managed to take victory on a very tough day at Broadlands Lake. The Drennan-backed team was headed by individual winner Rob ‘Weasel’ Deacon who caught 39lb 11oz of skimmers and bream. He caught predominantly with… Read more
Phil Smith’s 25th River Double!
Phil Smith has continued his enviable list of big barbel with a double-figure specimen from his 25th different river. After seeing a number of barbel being caught from the River Goyt, Phil made the 100-mile trip to the river to see if he could get in on some of the action. With time limited… Read more
Drennan Oxford Lead The Way
Drennan Oxford have made a positive start in the first round of the Oxford Winter League with a team win and two individual framers. Seven teams are involved in the Oxford division as they start the journey towards the Angling Trust Winter League Final. The first round was held on the River Thames at… Read more