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TUESDAY MARCH 28 2017

WHAT a season we’ve had for specimen fish! From giant pike to record-shaking barbel, big winter roach, perch and chub to spring tench and summer rudd – this season has been one of the best on record.

But who’s caught more than everyone else? Who’s landed the fish that’s got everyone talking? It’s time to find out…

This week the voting begins in Britain’s best specimen angler competition as we reveal the most remarkable catches from this year’s Drennan Cup weekly winners.

Exclusive to Angling Times, the event will see one overall champion crowned and join an elite list of previous winners, including the legendary Terry Lampard, Tony Gibson, Alan Wilson, Matt Hayes, and current champ Dai Gribble, who clinched the award with incredible hauls of tench and bream last season.

Talking of big fish, I can’t wait for next week’s issue as we unveil our brilliant new magazine – Carpfeed. Free inside Angling Times each month, this all-new mag is packed with great advice for catching more carp with tips from the experts, life-changing ‘Carphacks’, easy-to-tie rigs, and exclusive tactical maps to the country’s best venues. If you’re into carp fishing, you won’t want to miss out on it!