Tackle reviews, lake guides, competition winners and honest stories from our sessions—built from real time on the bank.
Fresh from the bank
Go deeper into the fishing behind our videos, with practical takeaways, honest verdicts and the moments that make every session memorable.
Reviews
A closer look at the tackle we actually take fishing, with useful details and an honest verdict from the bank.
Lidl Fishing Rods and Reels Review: Can a £24.99 Set Catch Carp?
Can a £24.99 Lidl fishing set catch carp? We test the rods and reels on the bank, landing carp to 10½lb and sharing our…
BougeRV 22L Portable Fridge Review: 24 Hours on the Bank
Fresh Fishing tests the BougeRV 22L portable fridge for 24 hours on the bank, covering cooling, battery modes, app control, charging options and value.
Lidsters Fishing Cool Box 25L Review: Our First 24 Hours
Wayne and Foxy test the Lidsters 25L Fishing Cool Box on the bank, covering cooling, build quality, lid features and whether it looks good…
£230 Temu Bait Boat Review: A Week of Carp Fishing in France
Can a £230 Temu bait boat handle a week in France? Wayne and Foxy test its GPS, speed, battery life and loading, then give…
Lake Guides
Get to know a water before you go, with swim insights and practical information for planning your trip.
Woods Lake Goncourt Guide: Swims, Facilities & First-Visit Tips
Wayne and Foxy share their first-hand Woods Lake Goncourt tips, from the island swims and social lodge to bait, fish care and preparing for…
Clearwater Fisheries Guide: Lakes, Booking & First-Visit Tips
Planning a trip to Clearwater Fisheries? Compare Kellet, Penners Pool and Kents Bank, check booking options, prices and rules, and watch Fresh Fishing’s guide.
Norton Disney Carp Fishing Guide: Lakes, Prices, Rules & First-Visit Tips
A first-time visitor’s guide to Norton Disney, covering all six lakes, current prices, key rules, swim selection and practical tips from Fresh Fishing’s Stock’s…
Sessions
The catches, quiet spells and everything we learn along the way—from first cast to pack-down.
Woods Lake France Part 2: PB Carp and Catfish Madness
Our Woods Lake trip finishes with Jay’s 59lb catfish, Kingy’s 40lb PB common, big grass carp and the Fresh Fishing end-of-week awards.
Woods Lake France Part 1: Two PB Carp and a Monster Catfish Battle
Five anglers head to Woods Lake in France. Part 1 brings a 44lb PB, a 50lb common and an unforgettable battle with a huge…
Enigma Lakes Carp Fishing: The Peg Move That Saved Wayne’s Session
Wayne battles wind and rain at Enigma Lakes before a move from Peg J to Peg C produces the carp that saves his solo…
Competition Winners
Look back at the anglers who won prizes in our past Fresh Fishing competitions.
June 2026 Winners
🎉 Fresh Carp Comps – Winners Announced! 🎉 A huge congratulations to all of this week’s winners! 🥳🎣 🏆 5KG…
June 25 Winners
Thanks to everyone for tuning in and well done to all out winners! 10k Giveaway £25 FF Site Credit: robedwards2955…
March 25 Competition Winners
Thanks to everyone for tuning in tonight and well done to all winners!! Tina Mason – 5KG Parker Baits David…
February 25 Competition Results
Thanks to everyone for tuning in tonight and well done to all winners! 5KG DNA Bait Bundle – David Hailey …
January 25 Competition Winners
Thanks to everyone for tuning in tonight and well done all winners! The winners are as followed: Matt Upton –…
December Competition Winners
Well done to all winners!! Jackery Explorer 240 – Bryan Rogers Nash Box Logic Tackle Box – Ian Booth Fox…