I love them sort of stories Mark they create an atmosphere of their own. Well done once again for an excellent article and making me jealous all over again.
I'm trying to think! I've known Mark for a while but I don't recall him ever blanking. I think you're probably right CC.
Nice barbel and so typical of the Stour to throw up a few suprises.
That old weir pool was a favourite of mine (when it had the main flow going through it and I lived all of 250yds away!). There were big perch around then as well.