The Drennan Leicester squad are catching a few fish on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal practice matches for the forthcoming Division Two National. Team member Neil Pitfield has led the way, after catching 15lb 10oz of skimmers to win the 138-peg Wigan DAA open match on the Red Lion to Saracen’s Head section. He used… Read more
River Techniques With Wayne Swinscoe
There is a really nice, thought-provoking article on river fishing with Wayne Swinscoe in this month’s Match Fishing magazine. Inside, the river legend explains the ins and outs of overhead versus sideways casting techniques, different feeding theories and float choices. There’s also a bit of nostalgia mixed in, as he looks back at… Read more
Specimen Chub From The River Wear
Simon Ashton has caught a lifetime best 6lb 3oz chub from the River Wear in Durham. “After locating a few chub with one proper lump among them I decided to return the very next day to see if I could tempt the big ‘un,” Simon tells us. “I fed the… Read more
Passmore Wins Drennan Thames Festival
Congratulations to this year’s Drennan Thames Festival Champion, Paul Passmore! The 2014 Drennan Thames Festival saw 62 anglers competing over three days on the Thames at Abingdon, Medley and Culham. Despite low and clear conditions, the river performed extremely well with silver fish nets dominating and only the odd better bream and tench… Read more
Matchman Bags French Sturgeon
Mick Denton has returned from a trip to France with several specimen-sized fish under his belt, including this exceptional sturgeon! Mick is normally an out-and-out match angler who fishes for Drennan Oxford, but couldn’t turn down the chance of some specimen action when offered a trip to France. Not forgetting his… Read more
Bordon Top The Avon Valley Summer League
Last weekend was a great day for Drennan Bordon, as they claimed the top two honours in the Avon Valley Summer League. The final round was fished at Gold Valley Lakes in Aldershot on Middle and Syndicate lakes. With only a gentle breeze and strong sunshine, sport was hard in some areas… Read more