Diaries
Goodbye Old Friend
Following on from Sean's last exploits where he showed us the importance of location, he tries again, but this time with disastrous results!!! ... Full story
Tales of a Manchester Carp Fisher - Chs 7 and 8
In these chapters, the Monk explores a lake in the sky and discovers for the first time his famous ruffe (slappers?) ... Full story
Location, Location, Location!
Sean Meeghan explains his approach to catching barbel successfully and consistently and compares his style to that of others. ... Full story
Oakwood Lake
For this report, Scott and Samantha visit a very English-style carp lake in Brittany and have some great catches. ... Full story
The Otter of the River Ingrebourne
Cliff Hatton asks: "Have you ever said something, or done something so profoundly stupid, deceitful or nasty, that the memory will never entirely leave you alone? Something about which you feel so bad – twenty, thirty, forty years on – that you still experience the blood-rush of embarrassment to the face and the squirm-inducing uneasiness of shame?" ... Full story
My New PB Barbel – 12lbs 15ozs
On a hot summer's evening what better than to finish the day with a monster barbel on the end of your line? Jeff explains. ... Full story
From the Ridiculous to the Sublime
Sean Meeghan tells of his thrilling opening of the river season, but it starts not quite where you would expect it to. ... Full story
The Rain Chub
What is it about fish and rain? Or, more specifically, what is it about non-fishers who think you always catch more fish when it’s raining? ... Full story
Barbel Fishing – The Pope’s River Diary: April 2013
This month, amongst a number of diverse topics, Steve looks...
Salmon and Trout Association reports Sainsbury’s to Advertising Standards Authority and Trading Standards
The Scotland (S&TAS) has filed a formal complaint against...
The Barbel Society, Barbel Show 2013
Details of the biggest barbel event in the calendar –...
Bait-Tech Launch 'Street Squad'
Innovative bait company Bait-Tech launch a new initiative to thank...
