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David, We can make those in the wee small hours, like now. Hugo

Barbel Wars....... Hugo

Well put Crooky! Regards, Hugo

Agreed entirely. Walker was correctly opposed to dredging back in the 60s when so many rivers were vandalised. Hugo

We are going to have another storm and yet more rain, cats and dogs here! If you are planning to fish, please go with a friend and take extra care! Regards, Hugo

Sad news, such a great man! Rest in peace Fred and my prayers for the family. Hugo

Dave, It is a chapter in "How to Fish", Regards, Hugo

The Church of the Perch "We had lost the will to improvise. Nothing sensational happened, but our fishing had never seemed so complete." Hugo

I could not have put it better myself. Regards, Hugo

If weather and warmer levels permit I am really going to give it a try. A friend used to use a fly rod for barbel at Penton Hook in the 60s and had great fun he was not fly fishing bit free lining worm or sausage. They went ver well. Sorry chaps but the test curves did not even approach 2...

Just cannot wait to give this a whirl.... Barbos con mosca Regards, Hugo

Were you holding the rod when the barbel took the bait?

No pumping required.... http://www.barder-rod.co.uk/reels/reels%20intro.aspx but loads of money! Regards, Hugo

Coracles?

Although I have been the owner and user of a Barbus Maximu II for some years I could not afford the Edward Barder centrepin, which costs eight hundred and fifty pounds sterling. I am content with my Speedia and Rapidex 4, which I have used for more than fifty years. My only carbon rod is a...

Crooky, You are a tackle tart! ;) Xx

Piscators, How many of us use cane rods and centrepins I am not going to do a poll, but would just be interested in your comments, pro or con. Regards, Hugo

:) Hugo

Good man :D Hugo

Is anyone fishing in this dreadful weather? If you are I take my hat off to you. Oh dear it has just blown away......... :D Hugo