Recent content by Darren Davies

Hi Paul Agree with Craig warm water is the key. I have found that when the river is rising the barbel move closer in to the bank, obviously due the increased flow in mid to two thirds of the river where i normally catch barbel on the Wye. I have caught barbel literally 10-12 feet from the...

Hi Chris I havent seen the original artwork or original cover, but always thought the cover of Perch contemp days & ways was good. Didnt you have any control over the use of the artwork? On the other hand the contents is very useful so I would recommend it as a stock item.

Hi Lee Cheers for the info. I was surprised to see so many weirs on the various stretches and thought that they might be the first places the crowds headed for. The weir at Fladbury looks like it must get hammered!! As long as the weather stays mild ill try and make a few trips up before the...

Metcheck no good Agree with last thread, Metcheck is not reliable both in forecasts and performance! My work is reliant on the weather and I gave up on Metcheck a long time ago, the most reliable is metoffice weather, it gives wind speed, gusts, weather at 2 hourly intervals. As a market...

Hi Fellas Have recentley joined BAA again, looking to widen my search for a big barbel. I would appreciate any info any of you have on the Avon stretches of Charlton, Cropthorne, Wood Norton, Fladbury, Wick, Pershore. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated as I havent even seen these...