Moving onto the River Severn and 73-year-old, George Hinds also set a new personal best when he slipped the net under a 15lb 2oz fish. The Eastbourne, Sussex-based angler beat his previous best that stood at 14lb 10oz.
An old split cane rod and centerpin reel is what Lionel Martin used on the River Thames to land two monster fish in the form of a 16lb 10oz barbel and 7lb 4oz chub. The Slough-based angler netted the two specimens while on a boat fishing trip with his son… Read more
An incredible week for huge barbel on rivers across the nation has seen this 17lb specimen top the list. Nottingham’s Paul Mirfin admitted to being ‘on cloud nine’ after he smashed his personal best for the species with a pristine 17lb specimen. Fishing on a stretch of the middle river,… Read more
Drennan RAF’s Baz Bright reports from the five-day festival in Ireland; This friendly festival sees anglers from all over the UK and Europe come to compete. A 5-day festival with daily payouts for 1st-3rd in section, top 10 overall, and biggest fish/weight, there was certainly plenty to fish for. The… Read more
The Barney Barrington memorial match was fished by 63 anglers on the River Thames on Reading and Districts water at Child Beale. “The event had a large turnout as this is the venue for the first round of the Oxford Winter League which starts the following week. The river was… Read more
A visit to a new stretch of waterway paid dividends for Matt Hughes when he landed this stunning 16lb 6oz barbel. The Birmingham based angler fancied his chances on a different stretch of the Trent from his usual spot on the river and it worked a treat when he tempted… Read more
