john step this is my new forum account im gbbarbelhunter i can now tell you how i got on in my barbel quest, i am pleased to announce that i caught a barbel from st.neots weir pool, it was only 2lb but i was over the moon! now my only quest is to catch a bigger one but im doing it the hard way, im trying to catch one from offord mill pool where they havent had one out since 2011, ive been on this mission all season i did manage a new PB chub though of 6lb 5oz so delighted with that, i caught an eel too also regularly catch 5lb bream, think i need a evening session there though ive located the hot spots by local knowledge and thanks to the last barbel capture and the barbel society too, so wish me luck in the bigger barbel quest!