“Ben realised he had caught the barbel that holds the current Hampshire Avon record” This long, lean, Hampshire Avon barbel sent the centrepin reel of Bournemouth angler, Ben Fairweather, into meltdown just as he was about to pack up. On his second after work session in the space of a… Read more

“I feel truly privileged to have caught her” A 12 year wait for a new PB barbel ended in fine style for Bedford angler Martin Walker after landing this 17lb 13oz fish from the middle Trent. His original best, a 14lb 12oz fish, was caught from River Ivel at Biggleswade… Read more

“As I fired out a few pellets, The other rod slammed round” The River Trent at Gunthorpe has been on fire for big barbel this season and Beverley angler Benjamin Briggs had a great result lately, landing this 17lb 9oz PB. Arriving at 11am, Benjamin placed one rod in an… Read more

“His fortunes changed when he returned to his home water” Following a poor session on the River Wye, 57 year old Russell Smith who works for Thames Water, headed over to the River Thames and landed this 18lb barbel on a bunch of lobworms. Fishing the Thames, Russell found the… Read more

“This fish has the potential to go 19lb later in the season and ranks as one of my best barbel captures” Current Drennan Cup holder Simon Daley has been on fire since his cup win last year, but this 16lb 12oz barbel he caught on a recent session is the… Read more

“He was given the fight of his life, with his powerful barbel rod bent double” A 200-mile trip down the motorway to the River Kennet from his home in South Yorkshire was well worthwhile for barbel fanatic John Harrison after landing this almighty 18lb 5oz fish. Fishing with his friend… Read more