Aaron Hibbert
Member
I used to fish for carp for some 20 years but I've been out of the fishing game a while, mainly spinning for bass in the summer and a little bit of perch fishing in the colder months. But now I have a new target in mind. A river Barbel! And a double figure one dare I say!? Ive had them out of lakes before, but as a purist I discount them. Unfortunately living on the south coast and not being able to travel too far I'm somewhat limited on my intended quarry. But I have acquired a new ticket on a few stretches of the river Arun and a about a mile of the rother. Fish have been caught from both but they are not prolific and somewhat scarce it seems, although the British record has come from nearby and has frequented the Arun in the past. So it leaves me optimistic in my quest for a barbel. Have any of you ever fished the Arun before? as I can find very little information, but also the lack of information draws me to it in a way. Thanks in advance Aaron.