Thanks to Gary Newman for this pleasing photo of an Autumn Barbel fishing scene – Gary is seen using a Martin Bowler Specialist Barbel 12ft 1¾lb rod. This superb rod was launched in August 2011 and has established itself as a popular choice amongst discerning Barbel anglers. As the name… Read more

Rushden’s Geoff Collins with a monster stillwater Zander weighing 18lb 5oz! This latest specimen on Geoff’s glittering personal best list comes just days after he’d taken a huge brace of Barbel (see our previous news item on 19th November) – capping a really memorable period of successful fishing on tough… Read more

Thank you to Mario Edoardo Tomatis from Italy for this great photo of an Italian Barbel! Mario fished the River Po near the city of Cremona and used a Matchpro Ultralight 15ft rod and FD 4000 reel to fish a 2½ Swan Bobber float with maggots as hookbait. “The reel… Read more

Midlands specimen angler Ashley Burton, from Hinckley, has sent us details and these fab photos from his memorable recent sessions on the River Trent, catching both specimen Barbel and Chub! In the past few weeks Ash has had Barbel to 13lb 6oz (part of hat-trick of doubles), Chub to 6lb… Read more

Thank you to Mark Simmonds from St Neots for this photo of a 10lb 11oz Zander from the Great Ouse. It was actually Mark’s first Zander of the season (a fine start!) – and came just a few minutes after casting out! Mark used Drennan 7-Strand 24lb trace wire through… Read more