Stevie Hardwick from Teesside made the long journey to the River Trent and was rewarded with a personal best barbel. “I had my first session on the River Trent after my local rivers hadn’t been producing, making the 260-mile round trip to a club stretch,” he explained. “I opted for a first-light-til-late-afternoon session and managed… Read more
Category: Barbel
First Barbel For 15 Years!
When actor and TV presenter Chris Sandford was offered a couple of days barbel fishing on the River Wye he said… Why not! Chris Sandford is best known for his Discovery Channel around the world TV series ‘Just Fishin’! He also has one of the finest collections of vintage tackle… Read more
Whiskers On The Wye
Highlights Of Barbel Season
Dave Chambers from Petersfield has kindly sent us some photographs from the highlights of his 2015 barbel season. Using our 1.75 Martin Bowler Specialist Barbel Rods, Dave had no less than six barbel over 15lb in 2015 with the biggest of the season and a new personal best going 18lb 2oz! Opting… Read more