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Rhys, you're bang on the money. Couldn't put it better myself. I think people calling for action are forgetting the European Habitats Directive. Good luck modifying that. Best focusing on the invaders and habitat improvement, plus they're areas you have half a chance in making a...

I think you're reading that in the wrong context Graham. Read it with a smile on your face and it completely changes. Perhaps I should've put a smiley face in there somewhere thinking about it :D If you read it through again you'll see that I completely agree and understand the other side of...

Indeed Neil, goes without saying. Always nice to encourage the less doom and gloom viewers too though.....as for the latter, best just ignored, the mischievous ones don't take too long to implode.

Hiya Ade, excuse my confusion in assuming people would like to get involved on a dedicated barbel forum full of barbel anglers. Habitat improvement can and does benefit all species, not just our elusive, whiskered friend. Top man Jeff. Well done. Hat off to you sir.

Hiya Ade, The reports are not published, although they are shared with the EA and university. If anyone has any interest in seeing them then contact the society, Pete Reading is probably best.......still quite limited on returns so please share link amongst friends and spread the word. We all...

In some cases yes Ade. In others not.

I only really managed to catch Terry's talk as I was running around like a mad man. Great talk and thoroughly entertaining......Took photos, had a few brief chinwags, missed lots of people, smoked a few fags, had lots of coffee, grabbed my new rods and buggered off. Nice to see a great turn out...

Hiya, Jeff. If you've got a spare 2 minutes please add it to the spawning survey that the barbel society are running. It'll help protect these areas in the long run and of course the close season itself. April and May seem to be the most regular up and down the country based on reports with...

Yup, second that. Plenty of fairy liquid, warm water, gently scrub and comes up a treat.

Nikon p6000. All DSLR features in a compact. Semi pro camera. Variable Shutter speed, Aperture etc (f2.7-5.9) focal range eq 28-112mm, High ISO range. GPS. 13.5mp. Image stabilisation. Shoots in RAW and JPEG. Hotshoe for adding flash units. Alloy body. Fantastic camera and images. I've not used...

Ah, good stuff.

Does that need multiple applications Dave?

Sticking hooks in fish is harmful, Kevin...Ray Walton is the man who put me onto it a while back. He's got it pretty well documented from the 70's on the royalty. I'll see if I can get some photos off him to put up. The fish regenerate fins as long as the bone rays aren't too eaten away. It...

Friars Balsam is an antiseptic. Its all you'll need! Couple of quid. Just dry the wound and apply with a swab. Hook holds/cuts/uclers/infections/fin rot All these fish care kits are stupid and a rip off. Hence aimed at the carp angling market :D

Hahaha......sounds like Mr Sliwa has finished my rods off in double quick time so I can pick them up at the show! Still have a to wait 5-6 weeks before a barbel puts a bend in then though. Tut.

Hahaha

If you can't treat the infection/cut with the application daily then it's useless. Fish care kits by tackle companies are a compete rip off and they're rubbing it your face. Much what like Korum/Korda etc like to do. On the other hand, Friars Balsam instantly kills the infection when applied...

Cheers, Richard. I felt left out then. Hahaha

The Barbel Society have taken over the River Records list and Dave Mason has come onboard as records officer. You can view the current list here The Barbel Society – River records