Derek Gibson
Well-known member
A year or so ago I wrote that the Trent was more than capable of producing a new record Zander. This I still believe despite opinions favouring the Severn.
Recent info now suggests that Barbel could well be added to that list. Strange really when you consider that back in the day we always believed that the Hant's Avon and Dorset Stour as being the only realistic candidates. Add to the mix a few outsize Perch in recent years makes the situation most encouraging.
However being such a long river with such a large volume of water, location of such fish will remain as always a monumental task. Nonetheless, knowing that such fish are present is all the encouragement some anglers will need. But to quote the character ''Quint'' from the film Jaws, ''It's not going to be easy''.
Recent info now suggests that Barbel could well be added to that list. Strange really when you consider that back in the day we always believed that the Hant's Avon and Dorset Stour as being the only realistic candidates. Add to the mix a few outsize Perch in recent years makes the situation most encouraging.
However being such a long river with such a large volume of water, location of such fish will remain as always a monumental task. Nonetheless, knowing that such fish are present is all the encouragement some anglers will need. But to quote the character ''Quint'' from the film Jaws, ''It's not going to be easy''.