Testimonials….

“Thanks to Shaun`s enthusiasm for barbel and knowledge of the Wye – my two pals and I had just the best day – back for sure to do more of this…”

                                              Nick. Dubai.

“I can honestly say that my day on the river with Shaun was the best day’s fishing I have ever had in over 50 years of angling! Fishing for just 7 daylight hours I banked 25 barbel, 4 chub and 2 eels. All down to Shaun’s guidance, methods and commitment. Already rebooked and counting down the day’s.”

“Hi Shaun
 
The enormity of what you did for me yesterday took a long time to actually sink in. You went way beyond what most people would do to try and make their guests day
as special as possible. God knows how many trips across the fields you made in the dark and rain but if it was 8 it was probably 10. You found what you hoped to be a ideal place, baited it up and gave yourself little to no sleep to secure the swim in the process. Then I get given a most welcoming hot flask of tea that you had trudged over a miles to make. Not only that but I had the most wonderful birthday cake made by your daughter and another added for good measure.
 
I learnt so much on your rig presentation and further more on the art of trotting.
 
Yes I know the fish were most obliging and until the river coloured up conditions were ideal but to catch what I did and get a PB in the process was beyond my wildest dreams.
 
My body felt rather drained by the time I got home and after being woken by several attacks of cramp in the night I still fell back into a deep sleep with another barbel on my imaginary mind.
 
Once again Shaun thank you so much for making my 65th birthday treat the most memorable fishing experience of my life.”
 
                                          Graham. Essex.
 

“I have had three different guided trips away with Shaun, and always with friends or family of various fishing abilities.Two of them had never caught a barbel before! Shaun did not let us down, and all of us caught multiple barbel on every trip! More importantly, Shaun was incredibly helpful and supportive throughout!! In my experience, Shaun`s knowledge of where and how to catch barbel is unrivalled.”

                                              Jon. Hull.

“Shaun was a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and friendly guide, but most important of all, put us in the right place to catch! I caught my first ever barbel at 6lbs on the day, and used his advice to top that with a 7lb fish the next day!!” 

                                              Mike.  London.                                    

“Shaun is the top man for barbel, been with a few guides and he works hard to put you on the fish and unlock the method of the day. Man`s a legend, he makes a wicked cup of coffee and a mean breakfast sandwich. I couldn’t recommend the guy enough!”

                                    Tight lines, Danny. Shropshire.

“Had a great day fishing with Shaun..He was and is very knowledgeable and helpful and was a pleasure to share time on the bank with. Highly recommended.”

                                     Richard. Kidderminster.

“Shaun is a very professional and knowledgeable guide. He spends time explaining what rigs he uses and why, and his knowledge of the swims and watercraft are second to none. The bacon sarnie was a welcome surprise!”

                                     David. Buckingham.

“There is no limit to his knowledge and experience, but what stands out is Shaun’s passion, excitement and drive to ensure you have a great enjoyable experience, and ultimately catch that special fish. After a few years away from the bank, Shaun re-ignited my passion for the sport, and I don’t see it going out. Thank you Shaun!” 

                                      Peter. Devon

“We contacted Shaun as the father-in-law was turning 70, and it was his wish to catch his first barbel – a fish that had eluded him over the years. Shaun knew just the right place to go and we had a brilliant afternoon with the FIL, not just bagging one….. but catching several over the course of the day. We cannot recommend Shaun enough! Knowledgeable and Friendly, it was a great days fishing.”

                                      Craig. London.

“Shaun was a great a gillie & importantly got us on the barbel which is all you want! He was knowledgeable, friendly & generous. Great company too! Thoroughly recommend.”

                                      James. London.

“Hi Shaun, thank you for organising a great day on the Wye. We all had a great day, caught some lovely barbel and I even lost a salmon! Will be back this year.”

                                      Mark.  London.

“Shaun Nurse Fishing for Barbel Guide/Coaching”
 
“As an avid angler already, I was seeking to target a species I had absolutely zero experience in catching, Barbel. Myself and a friend made the long trip from Norfolk where Barbel are no longer present to the Wye Valley where we employed the services of Shaun Nurse. From our initial discussion,as much fun it is locating fish, if you are not local and time is limited then ding someone who could put us onto fish was key. it was evident that Shaun possesses a profound passion for fishing and a wealth of expertise angling for barbel.
 
Shaun’s style was not to simply put us onto the methods for catching Barbel and putting us onto fish, Shaun gave a far deeper insight into the feeding behaviour of the species and took us to a spot where we could observe Barbel in the river and feeding them some free offerings. Shaun gave us insight on how to get the barbel more confident in their feeding which ultimately ends up putting more fish on the bank.
 
Shaun has an incredibly effective coaching style, it’s like fishing with a good friend from the offset, with patience and the right balance of allowing you to make mistakes and learn for yourself and jump in with help at the right points. Beyond technical skills, Shaun also has a passion for the environment and care for the fish’s welfare through good angling practices.
 
I strongly recommend Shaun’s services not only to beginners looking to catch their first Barbel, but also anglers with more experience to refine their technique.
 
Can’t thank Shaun enough for making our trip to the Wye valley an absolute pleasure & a success.”
 
 
                                     JAMIE MCGRATH
                                          ESSEX

“Shaun is a very patient and personable guide whose knowledge of fishing is vast. We spent a lovely day on the Wye but most telling of all, we caught some great fish! Highly recommended.”

                                     Anthony. Devon.                                       

“Last year I had the pleasure of going on a guided fishing tour with Shaun on the river Wye. Shaun’s knowledge is second to none when it comes to fishing for barbel. Not only did he show us the perfect spots to find fish, but also the best methods to catch them.

By the end of the day, I had caught seven Barbel. Although I’d class myself as quite an experienced fisherman, Shaun without a doubt taught this old dog some new tricks.

I would highly recommend Shaun to both novice and experienced anglers, and look forward to going on another trip soon.”

                                       Keith. Worcester.

“The time spent with Shaun was time well spent. Shaun covered all the basics to ensure nothing was missing including the bacon butties at mid-point! Often overlooked during fishing sessions is watching the water and this is where the preparation paid off. Thanks to the new river craft skills learnt, I have recalled on these which has made the sessions much more enjoyable, including a better appreciation of the surrounding landscape and conservation.”

                                         Paul. Worcester.

“My two lads and I get together once a year for a fishing adventure. For this trip we decided to fish the Wye for barbel. We have paid for guided sessions before, with mixed results and my lads were sceptical about whether we needed one for this trip.
 
Anyway, we met Shaun early in the morning on a very secluded spot on the river, where earlier he had pre-baited a couple of areas for us. Once we had tackled up, he took us to one of the spots and incredibly within minutes we were into our first barbel. They were convinced!
 
As the day progressed we caught more barbel, the biggest being just shy of a double, plus chub to 5-6lb. We learnt so much from Shaun and he was more than happy to share his extensive knowledge and experience with us.
 
This trip was special and something we certainly want to do again. Without a doubt we all felt it was the best fishing experience we have done and are looking forward to our next trip with Shaun.”
 
                                                Nick
 
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  1. If Barbel are the go to fish of the moment and the River Wye the go to river, then Shaun Nurse must be the go to guide. I had the most splendid day with him, catching a double figure Barbel and 5 others of notable size. Shaun generously shares his knowledge and experience with others, I learnt a lot that will help me in my angling future.

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