Northampton Specimen Group ace Jamie Cartwright with a 6lb 8oz Chub from the Great Ouse to finish his river season. Jamie was hoping for one of the river’s really huge Chub (having bagged an 8lb+ specimen in 2011) – but was more than pleased with this beauty. The big Chub… Read more
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Paul Elt & Gary Newman’s Ivel Trip
Paul Elt trotting for Chub on the River Ivel with a Drennan Matchpro Ultralight 14ft rod taken from last week’s “Gary Newman’s Angling Adventures” in the Anglers Mail. On a difficult cold day Paul managed a nice Chub of 4lb 4oz, using a Crystal Avon float to trot maggots. Gary… Read more
Young Kavanagh’s Beautiful Chub
Thanks to young Kavanagh Fletch from Bedfordshire for sending some of his lovely Chub & Perch pictures! Kavanagh had a go on his local River Ivel just before the river season ended and caught some terrific Chub, topped by a 6lb 2oz specimen! He also added a couple of fine… Read more
Chris Turnbull’s River Bure Perch
Chris Turnbull has been catching big Perch pretty consistently this Winter in a quest for a 4lber – this one weighed 3lb 4oz from the River Bure. “I’m particularly pleased with this one, my first Broads 3-pounder” Chris told us. “Except for a jack Pike caught earlier, it was my… Read more
Joe Ryan’s River Ivel Chub & Perch
14 year old Joe Ryan is another very capable young angler who’s done well on the River Ivel, here with a recent 5lb 6oz Chub! Joe caught the fish trotting maggots on a Drennan Red Range Waggler rod, and also likes to use a centrepin reel – “It put up… Read more