Having found the barbel fishing to be patchy on the Dorset Stour this year, local angler Mark Stocker instead turned his attention to the river’s chub, and has enjoyed a good season, capped by this recent 7lb 12oz specimen. It was caught during a short evening session from a swim… Read more
THE biggest barbel ever reported on British shores has been landed after Simon Baker slipped the net under this stunning Barbel of 22lb 3oz. The fish was caught from the River Lea, a venue that’s in form like nothing seen before on a UK river having produced numerous twenty-pound barbel… Read more
On a recent trip to the lower Thames, Sam Taylor and his friend Adam targeted perch with lures. They had caught little of size, but when they found a large shoal of small ‘wasps’, they decided to slowly work the lures around them in the hope that there may be… Read more
Although not pleasant to fish in, wet and wild conditions can stir the largest of fish into feeding, as Lee Tebble found when he landed this huge 8lb 4oz chub. Targeting the River Thames, Lee headed out in heavy rain to a tricky stretch, but one where, when you get… Read more
After a few challenging trips to a low and clear River Trent, Tony Shep capitalised on a change in river levels and milder temperatures with this 17lb 10oz barbel. The Manchester angler arrived at 1pm and tried a swim known to offer the chance of a few daytime bites. It’s… Read more
After an unsuccessful last few winters fishing rivers, George Shorten turned his attention to a large reservoir, home to huge perch. Having agreed a date to visit with a friend, their arrival coincided with overcast conditions and south westerly winds, although levels remained low after our dry summer. The day… Read more
