Homemade boilies proved to be the recipe for success for Simon Daley as he landed this stunning 16lb 3oz barbel. Simon told us “As autumn’s approached, I’ve decided to fish a new area of the Hamps Avon for me in hope of a few decent double figure barbel. I concentrated… Read more
The Avon Roach Project The Avon Roach Project was formed by Trevor Harrop and Budgie Price in response to the catastrophic decline of roach in the Hants Avon, confirmed in the EA fish stock survey of 2005 which revealed that the species was absent in many stretches and possibly already… Read more
“When the fish rolled in front of me during the battle, I knew it was a very special fish indeed..” Joe Royffe decided to return for an evening session after work on the River Great Ouse and certainly continued his recent run of success when he landed this lovely 7lb… Read more
Joe Coleman has certainly put in the miles recently with a 3 hour drive each way in search of some specimen crucians and was rewarded in style with this new personal best 4lb 3oz beauty. Joe told us “I set off from home at 2am for the 3 hour drive… Read more
“Just before 5pm my rod arched over and I struck into a fish which I knew was massive from the off..” Cornwall based Andy Hadfield has to travel a considerable distance if he wishes to do any barbel fishing, but having a camper van makes it a fun experience when… Read more
“The rod hooped over and a dogged battle commenced..” Sean Thomas landed this lovely looking 4lb 12oz perch on a recent lure fishing session at Grafham. It just goes to show regardless of the conditions, you’re always in with a chance of a big girl! Tom told us “I set… Read more
