Lancashire angler Paul Houghton has made the 250-mile round trip to target the tidal River Trent’s barbel numerous times this season, but his efforts were definitely paid off when he banked this lovely specimen weighing 18lb exactly.. ..Paul felt he had missed his chance of a PB barbel two weeks… Read more

It’s fair to say that the River Trent has been on fire this season, and things are only getting better after Nottingham angler Gareth Bradshaw.. ..landed this 19lb 4oz barbel – the biggest reported from the river so far. Fishing at Gunthorpe Lock Fishery, Gareth had a twitchy bite on… Read more

This season’s Drennan Cup race is really bursting into life with lots of big fish being reported and it was no different for current holder Simon Daley as be banked this 17lb 10z barbel from the River Thames. The Hampshire angler had been targeting roach over the last few weeks,… Read more

Just about to sit down, the reel went into utter meltdown, and after several powerful runs he had the longest, most pristine barbel he’s ever seen! Simon Baker is certainly on a role this season, having been preoccupied with chub on the Lea for the last few seasons, he never… Read more

Ringwood based angler Gavin Barrett is the latest in a long line of anglers to have sampled the simply stunning barbel the Avon is producing this season, landing this 17lb 6oz fish.. It’s a PB for Gavin, beating the 16lb 9oz fish that he had from the same venue back… Read more

Whilst the River Trent is without doubt, the undisputed king of rivers for a double figure barbel, if you’re after a British Record, the River Thames is probably one of your best bet, judging by this 20lb 12oz fish landed by Mike Perrin. The fish is just a few ounces… Read more