Tag: Specimen Fish

15 th January 2015

Perch Fishing: Tackle & Tactics - James Champkin

Stillwater Perch Fishing: Tackle & TacticsI have recently been committing most of my free time (which during the winter months is always very limited) to the pursuit of a very large stillwater perch. Unfortunately, these forays have been

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Catch Reports, News, Fishing Tips & Tricks Tagged: Specimen Fish, Specialist, Perch Fishing, Perch Rigs, Perch Tips, James Champkin
19 th December 2014

Trotting For Chub - Josh Fisher

Trotting For Chub- Josh FisherAlthough the majority of my angling over the past several years has revolved around moving water I had made the foolish mistake of neglecting one of the most effective methods…trotting, which in the correct conditions

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Specimen Fish, Specialist, Chub, Chub Fishing, Float Fishing, Josh Fisher, Trotting
03 rd November 2014

Specimen Roach Fishing - James Champkin

Specimen Roach Fishing - James ChampkinSpecimen angler and Angling Direct backed James Champkin has recently been on the trail of big Roach, here's his story… I have just returned from the Scottish Roach fishing mecca that is Lochnaw Castle near

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Specimen Fish, Roach, Roach Fishing, James Champkin
14 th October 2014

Tackle Tuesday… Greys Prodigy TXL 1.25lb Specimen Rod

Greys Prodigy TXL Specimen Rod ReviewI’ve used Prodigy TX specimen rods for years for a range of species and always liked them. So, when the TXL was announced I really wanted to give them a go.The rod is available in four models – an 11ft 1lb

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Rods, Greys Rods, Specimen Fish, Specialist, Greys Prodigy, Greys Prodigy TXL
25 th July 2014

All The Gear No Idea... In Search Of Perch

All The Gear No Idea... In Search Of PerchSomething I’ve always wanted to catch by design is large perch. Their mottled green scale pattern, divided by striking bar markings and tipped off with blood red fins, really makes them impressive creatures

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Specimen Fish, Specialist, Lure Fishing, Perch, Perch Fishing, Oliver Harper, Spinning
01 st July 2014

Specimen Fishing For Catfish & Carp

For this latest episode we took the camera's to Cobbleacre Lakes in Norfolk, this time ignoring the match lakes and focusing our attentions on there specimen lake, with large Carp and Catfish the target.In a previous session we had enjoyed some

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, ADTV Specials, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tips & Tricks Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Specimen Fish, Specialist, Catfish, Catfish Fishing
30 th May 2014

One Of The Best Specimen Tench Catches Ever?

One Of The Best Specimen Tench Catches Ever?Specimen hunter, shop regular and Angling Direct backed Darryn Stolworthy has recently returned from a session of a lifetime, possibly landing one of the biggest and best Tench catches of all time.Darryn,

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Specimen Fish, Specialist, Darryn Stolworthy, Tench, Tench Fishing
23 rd May 2014

Time For Tench... Ade Kiddell

Time For Tench... Ade KiddellTench as a species haven’t been on my radar for a few years now, of course I’ve caught my fair share, but that has only been by accident whilst targeting other fish, but to set my stall out and to truly target them,

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Specimen Fish, Specialist, Tench, Tench Fishing, Ade Kiddell, Korum
20 th May 2014

The Tench Of A Lifetime… Josh Fisher

The Tench Of A Lifetime… Josh FisherSome of my earliest memories go back to targeting Tench. I remember as a small child, fishing along side my late father on a small canal style lake. Those early mornings spent fixated upon a small Waggler being

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Specimen Fish, Specialist, Tench, Josh Fisher, Tench Fishing
16 th December 2013

Fishing For Grayling... Josh Fisher

Chasing The Lady Of The Stream... Josh FisherGrayling may be a species that are often associated with tweed clad toffs prancing around on over priced stretches chucking tiny Czech Nypmhs around; however this doesn't have to be the case, as providing

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Specimen Fish, Coarse Fishing, River Fishing, Josh Fisher, Grayling