The Mother of all Barbel

'I heard you shouting but I was playing a fish'. Steve said. 'Is it big?' 'Big, it's bloody Massive'. I reply.

The Rise and Rise of a Carp Angler – Part 1

It's not until you reach the edge of the trees that you realise just how big the wood is.

Carp from the River Gipping

Dippy does a Houdini but young Richard gets a personal best.

One Rod One Vote

A story about how Old Father Thames replaced the Ballot Box.

‘Brill Day’ for a Nine Year Old

William shows the old man how it's done with tench, rudd and bream.

Escapes – Then Catches PB Bream!

Desperate to fish after car breaks down, then a personal best bream makes it all worthwhile.

The Search for Barbus Maximus

The pleasure and the pain of fishing for big barbel - or going mad while trying.

Jimmy’s Lake

A nip of whisky boilies for a cat and carp at Jimmy's.

At Last, Dave Lands One!

First barbel from the Ribble in second season of trying.

My Opening Day

One angler makes a good start to the new river season.
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