Thank you to John Hoyle from Halifax for sending us this Yorkshire Pike photo: John fished a local canal from a narrow boat and presented a fish bait beneath a Drennan Zeppler float, with size 8 Trebles on 15lb 7-Strand wire to tempt this 14lb 2oz specimen. For full details… Read more
Paul McLoughlin’s Acolyte Ultra 14ft Feedback
Thank you to Paul McLoughlin from the Republic of Ireland for sending this photo of his new Drennan Acolyte Ultra 14ft & Centrepin reel! Paul has been using the rod to great effect on the River Inny in County Westmeath and sent us the following report:- “I am a sucker… Read more
Simon Ashton’s Christmas Pike
Thanks to Durham’s Simon Ashton for sending us this terrific photo of a big Pike he caught during the Christmas holiday. Simon endured some really rough weather on a northern stillwater (the type which would put off less dedicated anglers!) as he knew there was a good chance it would… Read more
Dave Lambert’s Huge River Pike!
Thanks to top-notch Sussex specimen angler David Lambert for sending us this wonderful picture of his recent 32lb river Pike! Dave has a glittering personal best list comprising various species, but was understandably delighted with this truly special fish:- “The pike was the culmination of many years hard work –… Read more
Danny Caen’s River Dane Barbel
Thank you to Danny Caen from Crewe, in Cheshire for sending us this photo of a recent 10lb 2oz River Dane Barbel. The Barbel took a Bait-tech Hybrid Barbel hook bait, fished over a handful of hemp and 4mm Richworth Xtracta pellets. Danny presented his bait on a size 8… Read more
Daniel Gale’s 20lb Gravel Pit Pike
Thank you to Daniel Gale for this fine picture of his recent 20lb 2oz Gravel Pit Pike caught from a large 200+ acre Berkshire gravel pit. Daniel float-ledgered a Smelt around 3 rod lengths out, using E-Sox Extra Strong Trebles on 20lb 7-Strand Wire Trace – midway down the marginal… Read more