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Have to admire the optimism of the driver of the car pictured ( just about) in the first picture....😱 G.T.

Sleep walking to oblivion.......not sure if this is true actually......look around you......the majority of people are better off that ever before. ( pre Covid ). Hope this post does not offend anyone. The last time I posted something remotely political on here one of the contributors got very...

What about the missus when you got home?😂😂😂

The Severn has flooded since time immemorial. Whilst I don't claim to be quite that age I can verify that it had not previously affected the Barbel fishing.... G.T.

Craghoppers.....I have the lined ( winter use ) and unlined ( summer ) . Both have stood the test of time and are not particularly expensive. G.T.

A little off subject but..... As someone who has a lower back ( and kidneys that don't like being cold ) issue, I recently bought a elasticated lower back support with a woven copper insert in a bid to prevent 'issues' in that area. It only cost £7.00 on line and the copper inserts leave my back...

Yes, a lovely programme designed to relax the soul. Well done Chris Yates. G.T.

'And away' 😂😂😂 Love it.. G.T.

Personally I think night fishing should 'trialled ' by clubs using venues that are not too close to people's houses. There is no doubt that anti-social behaviour has been responsible for clubs losing water in the past. I wonder if clubs simply say ' no night fishing' without giving a trial in...

Hi Lawrence, sorry to hear about Gill, very sad indeed. You don't know me but I'm sure you would occasionally walk past where I was fishing at Cotheridge some evenings in the 90's? G.T.

Thanks Andy👍 G.T.

P.S. Just found another gem.... Andy Orme-Barbel Fishing- Hunting for Barbel....again on youtube Might only appeal to 'those of a certain age' That's definitely me but hope others can enjoy it too G.T.

Hi Guys, Came across this video on YouTube. This must have been recorded at least 30 years ago ( probably longer ). I don't mind admitting that this brought a lump to my throat as this is a 'snap shot in time 'of another age when the river was simply 'teeming' with fish. Not a 'how to catch...

Oops, I missed out George Sharman, must dig it out, haven't seen it for ages, thanks for the reminder.👍 G.T.

A Dream of Jewelled Fishes by John Aston ( I will read a chapter of this every week, love it ). Elite Barbel by Tony Miles ( how I imagined I fished for Barbel ,only done properly 😂). Quest for Barbel by Tony Miles and Trevor West ( probably should be in every Barbel fishers library) Casting at...

Great result Mark, I still remember my 'first' some 40 odd years ago with great affection. G.T.

Hi Paul, I actually took my old scratched plastic dial cover off my Avons and put a new clear plastic cover on, good as new now! G.T.

Nothing wrong with being 'old' Ady, I'm 69 and 'sharp as a tack'. Now where did I put my underpants? (Voice from the kitchen) 'You've put them on your head again dear' Oops...😱 G.T.

I suppose only the angler in question knows the truth of this capture. I believe if I had caught a river record I would want at least one witness just for my own piece of mind as in all the excitement it is easy to get confused and misread the scales. I hate to disbelieve any angler who has had...

Hi Mike, I may be saying the obvious but it has to be small baits and lighter tackle when the swim is appropriate for that approach. Personally I used to wait for the river ( lower Severn usually ) to have a 'drop on' and then I could use the heavier tackle and big smelly baits. Regards, G.T.