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Here it is New Years Eve, and I have been struck down with some kind of “lurgy”. I was just beginning to make plans for a trip or two, to catch a Barbel. I am sure it wont be long … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2012
AND THE VERY BEST WISHES OF PEACE AND HAPPINESS FOR THE SEASON, AND THE REST OF THE YEAR. … Continue reading
As the rain poured on Wednesday night, the decision was made to travel over to the Kennet and give it a go through a mild afternoon of consant rain the following day. The rivers were rising rapidly all around the … Continue reading
After the temps last week dropping to minus five, and I think every Barbel in every river being comatose, the Westerly`s have been blowing and the temps rising and with this, all the rain too, so the rivers rising. A … Continue reading
Well as mentioned on the predictions page, I did venture out on Sunday afternoon after Joseph`s football match. He was very excited to be going out with Dad and – for the first time – our friend Mark. The conditions … Continue reading
Having seen that certain rivers were dropping, the Bristol Avon was looking like an option. When we arrived we found the river had been all over the surrounding fields. But luckily for us, it was back in it’s banks and … Continue reading
It was a textbook day for an encounter with Barbel, and as I arrived at lunch to give it a go till dark hopes were high!! The water temp and level had been rising, a good sign. After finding a … Continue reading
That mild spot on Tuesday was enough to make me run out and grab a chance to fish for Barbel, it did not again produce lots of bites, but did manage to get me a 5lb fish which was ever … Continue reading
It has been a lovely time to be on the bank this last week or so, the leaves on the line have caused some problems, but the colours and crispness of air, has really showed us the next season is … Continue reading
Yes folks, if you look at the “predictions page”, it tells you all that I am optomistic that the barbel will feed over the next few days. So much so that I will be getting out myself at some point … Continue reading