Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
You need to be a registered member of Barbel Fishing World to post on these forums. Some of the forums are hidden from non-members. Please refer to the instructions on the ‘Register’ page for details of how to join the new incarnation of BFW...
Looks like there’s an attempt to bringing an angling event back to the Midlands. The focus being: Match / Course / River / Pleasure angling.
The Big One used to be at Stoneleigh but struggled after Covid and to be honest the last event had turned into a Carp-fest with very little presence from...
Yeah that’s the one.
He’d fished there before a while ago so knew the craic with paying on the bank. But in the video he asks “can I fish here” which says to me he knew it wasn’t open.
It all kicked off (rightly so) on a FaceBook group with the deceased owners daughter confirming 100% it was...
Yes I’m talking about there. I’ve never fished that side.
The other side has been shut for a while as the owner passed away, but people have been fishing it after cutting the locks and ramming the gate open.
Caused a bit of controversy the other week as someone put out a YouTube video fishing...
I think it’s the place above MF. The other bank is closed until further notice but that side can be fished with a day ticket from the pub (apparently).
Anyone looking for this it’s Rob’s (although technically he is a Bob) Angling.
Agree re the W.Avon, reports of smaller Barbel being caught during matches on my local stretch. Definitely a good sign for the future.
If you’re after large hemp buy it in person so you can physically inspect the size of it.
I’ve bought large Chinese hemp online to then open it and it’s tiny and full of crap.
That said the new stuff from Hinders looks good.
The price of hemp is crazy now as the natural oils are used in the...
I fished opening day for a few hours and the rods haven’t been out since.
The water is too low on the W.Avon with zero flow - it’s also too bloody hot for me to sit out in too !!!
Am hoping to get out to the Wye next week (assuming it cools down) and will only float fish a well oxygenated stretch.
If you don’t get much response on here then go on FaceBook and search for a group called “Wild River Barbel”.
Someone on there will be able to advise as it’s mainly focused around French / Belgium / Dutch river barbel fishing.
I have a vintage WH Norris cane fly fishing rod that was gifted to me from a friend who does house clearances.
I live in Leamington Spa and Bill “Nocker” Norris used to have the tackle shop I used to go to in the 80’s so I’d love to out this rod to use.
It’s absolutely immaculate and looking...
I turned up and managed to grab my favourite peg, happy days, I thought, until I saw the bloke in his garden on the opposite side of the river setting up to fish too. Thankfully he was just float fishing under his feet so didn’t really get in my way.
Also, the drink I took with me exploded in...
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.