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
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
Stunning specimens weighing 17lb 9oz and 15lb 4oz were taken last week by Midlands-based angler Garry Teer from a club run stretch of the River Thames. The amazing capture was taken during a night fishing session using a home-made, trimmed down 18mm dumbell boilie wrapped in matching paste. Incredibly it… Read more
Rolling meat on the river can be a fantastic method for barbel and chub especially if the river is up and coloured. For rolling meat, I opt for a 2lb test curve rod and a reel loaded with 20lb braid as it gives me complete control and allows me to feel… Read more
