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
Ray Cutler from Bewdley landed this impressive 16lb 12oz barbel from the River Thames during a three-day session.
A change of venue paid dividends for Harry Pardoe when he landed this personal best 16lb 6oz barbel. The West Midlands based angler was struggling on his usual stretch of the River Trent so made the decision to try another area further downstream. Using a heavy feeder rig with Baitworks… Read more
