We’re sure Ray Kent won’t forget a recent session on the River Lea in a while as it saw him land a new river record in the shape of this stunning 19lb 4oz Barbel. The 73 year old who is one of the founding members of the Barbel Society fished… Read more

“I had two single beeps on the alarm before receiving an incredibly violent take!..” “If one in a hundred trips were like today, I’d take it!” those were the words of Gavin Barrett when he has an incredible session on the Hampshire Avon which saw him land this lovely 16lb… Read more

The River Loddon has a history of big barbel, and Lisa Loveridge proved just why with this incredible 17lb 14oz Barbel.. She told us “It’s the result of a long campaign in which I gave put in the hours pre-baiting to catch this fish, one I’ve been chasing all season…. Read more

“It was the most savage bite I’ve ever had..” A rod wrenching bite resulted in Stuart biggs smashing his personal best when he landed this 17lb 12oz River Lea barbel. He told us “I was fishing a flooded local stretch of the River Lea in hope of a big barbel… Read more

A switch from his usual match fishing paid off handsomely for Allan Howarth when he landed this immense 18lb barbel from the River Ribble. “The fish obviously took a liking to my paste wrapped krill dumbell hookbait which was fished with 4mm mixed pellet in the feeder. It put up… Read more

We all love a successful days fishing but what 13 year old Kyle Brayne experienced on a recent session can only be described as a proper red letter day. Targeting the middle Trent, Kyle went with local expert Robert Bown, who is good friends with Kyle’s dad. Robert explained “I… Read more