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 →
School half term holiday`s are here, so I grabbed the chance (with the weather looking good for it too) to get out, before they began. Things were not as fast and furious as I was half expecting, but the fish … Continue reading →
This last week has seen only a couple of Barbel fishing sessions and the conditions have been good! So you would think I have been filling my Boots?? Not so my friends, not so. Having spent some time now with … Continue reading →
Well its been a very eventful week for Barbel fishing in general, I have heard reports of fish to over 18lbs for friends!! Not for myself.. It`s been a week where the biggest fish are putting their weight on for … Continue reading →