Tricky fishing situations often call for a slightly unorthodox approach.. ..as Sam Jones proved when he tempted this 7lb 11oz chub by trotting with a bubble float – a device generally used for catching carp off the top. He was targeting the River Stort, a tributary to the Lea and… Read more
Effort equals reward for Cliff! It’s fair to say Cliff Kinch has certainly been putting the effort into the River Itchen, targeting barbel over the past year and its all paid off, in the shape of this lovely 15lb 4oz barbel. He told us “I’ve been targeting barbel from a… Read more
A trip to Norfolk’s Bawburgh Lakes proved fruitful for Bruce Ruscoe, who landed half a dozen tench topped by this 10lb 15oz specimen. The session continues a fine run of form for Bruce, as he won the National Tench Championships at Linear Fisheries earlier this year. On this trip though,… Read more
The flatbed Method feeder has been adopted by those in search of big fish for quite a while now and can be a devastating tactic.. ..Josh Marchant showed exactly why recently with this stunning 3lb 3oz rudd. Targeting his Cambridgeshire carp syndicate, he decided to stick out an additional rod… Read more
Ronan Murray set himself the target of catching something ‘really big’ this season, and it’s safe to say he did just that, with this colossal 39lb 13oz pike. The professional guide took Monday and Tuesday off work for four months to concentrate on one venue he reckoned could produce his… Read more
Drennan’s James Denison has his eyes set on a 3lb Fenland Rudd. There is something special about seeking out a target in the wilds, miles from anywhere on a boat. James returned recently from his first session and he loved every minute of it. Over to James… With my target being… Read more
