Recent content by Andy Frances

Hi all, I've just restocked a load of items in the shop and also got stock of some new, reasonably priced polarised glasses from Gardner: https://barbel.co.uk/product-category/polarised-glasses/ Cheers, Andy F

I just wanted to thank EVERYONE who has generously donated and supported the website so far. I really appreciate the help with these costs and also the various lovely comments about the site and the way it's being run. Thank you to all the supporters. Andy F

Hi everyone, Over the past few years our members and visitors have very kindly helped us out at this time of year with the yearly running costs of Barbel Fishing World. The annual server hosting renewal is just under £900 for 12 months. I could get the hosting cheaper but the company I use are...

We sell loads of these Stuart, and I have one : https://barbel.co.uk/product/gardner-weigh-sling/

Signed - my other half has just read a book called 'Raising Hare' which has totally captivated her. She's been out hare spotting most days this week. I'll be reading it next...

Hi all, Just a quick note to say that I've recently re-stocked a load of items in the BFW Shop. Too many to list here but you should now find that everything listed is now 'in stock'. Most products have stock numbers of how many we have. Let me know if you spot something as not in stock...

Thanks Gus. I've emailed Grubs and will report back when I hear from them. All the best, Andy F

Hi all, I bought a pair of these Grub boots as a result of the link on this thread. After 18 months the soles are coming away. The Aldi boots I had previously lasted years! Has anyone else had the problem? Cheers, Andy

Hi all, We have a new river guide listed in our Barbel Directory. Russell Hoad of Wild Fishing Portugal, more information can be found here: https://barbel.co.uk/barbel-directory/barbel-guides/#portugal Cheers, Andy F

Hi all, I've just update the river records with the latest Yorkshire Derwent river record. https://barbel.co.uk/rivers/barbel-river-records/ We're still waiting for official confirmation of the new British record which is why this isn't showing on the table... Cheers, Andy

I've got 3 copies of this fine book in stock and have just reduced the price to £29.99: https://barbel.co.uk/product/fine-line-to-lunacy/

Hi all, Just a note to say that I now have stock of GR60 in both green and clear, in 10lb and 12lb. https://barbel.co.uk/product-category/mainlines-hooklenghts/ Cheers, Andy F

Welcome to our latest listing in the BFW Accommodation directory; Caravan on the Trent. I'm sure this is going to be a very popular place to stay for anglers wanting to stay near the Trent and be near the water. Check out the advert here...

Hi all, I've just restocked a load of products in the shop including Insight GR60 in 10lb and 12lb in both clear and green. Here's what's now in stock again: https://barbel.co.uk/product/insight-gr60/ https://barbel.co.uk/product/gardner-target-specituff/...

I'm really sorry to read this. Gerry was a longstanding and very active member of the site, since 2016. RIP Gerry.