Pre-Season 2026/27

Forgoing the usual break - cracking straight on this year. A change of summer target this season - carp will be the main focus (although I'm sure I'll hunt down a barbel or two). And I also feel I've neglected the perch and zander for far too long - back on the radar.

And my winter target will once again be pike. A few new venues explored last season - hopefully I've learned a few things and can put them into practice this time. A new river & ponds earmarked, plus whatever I bump into while targeting the perch.

• 50x Carp (including 10 doubles)
• 50x Pike (including 10 doubles)
• A 3lb+ perch

Well, that's the pre-season plan - if history is anything to go by - I'm not particularly prone to sticking to it (watch out barbel). Anyway, tight lines fellow bloggers - look forward to reading about your exploits over the coming year. Hope to see a few PBs pop up.