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The Upper Bristol Avon today looked very sad and slow and low.... (Lots of chub at Kellaways). Then to top this off, just below Chippenham town (towards the waterworks and Showell farm) there had been a release of sewage...the river was low but coloured with floaters rolling down. I left the...

Bransford angling and conservation group I am very pleased to announce that the opportunity has arisen for some more memberships to some prime river Teme fishing. The area in question is Bransford, and the fishery once well known for its barbel fishing, still does hold some gems. It also has...

Hi all, does anyone happen to still have any of this great stuff left which they are willing to part with? This may be the wrong place for the question, (mods please move if it needs to be).

I can`t help feeling the excitement of another season on our rivers. Good luck one and all... Here we go then.... http://fishingforbarbel.com/opening-day/

Our quarry will go to many lengths in their lifetime, here is an example of one set... The interesting movements of barbel.... http://fishingforbarbel.com/barbel-on-the-move/

I`ll just take this chance to wish you all the very best for the new season, enjoy, and make the most of those moments which only anglers will understand!! See you all around, tightest lines, Shaun.

Many thanks to Andy and team for allowing me to post this on here. Bransford fishing and conservation group I am very pleased to announce that the opportunity has arisen for some prime river Teme fishing. The area in question is Bransford and the fishery, once well known for its barbel fishing...

Hi everyone, this is a message to all those contributors to the "anglers observations pages". Please could you all make any further (or back dated) reports asap for the season gone (and this close season so far if you are on the banks), as I shall now be collating all the data gathered so far to...

Wanted.....Wychwood Maximiser twin 1.75 & 2 lb test??? Not found this old faithful available anymore, if anyone has it or knows where to find it, would be grateful of any info....

Just trying to work out what has happened.....Just caught "22" Barbel!! Will write it up on the website diary. Good luck to all!!

Angling Trust SW Forum Reminder There's still time to register to attend the... The Angling Trust South West Freshwater Forum 19th March 2015 Chippenham Town Hall High Street Chippenham Wiltshire. SN15 3ER Tea and coffee served from 6.45pm meeting begins 7.15pm The...

Happy New Year to all you Barbel fans, take care and enjoy all that is out there!! :)

I am pleased to announce that beginning from the glorious 16th of June an observational study of rivers, streams and waterways we fish, was begun. The information is being collected from various sources covering the length and breadth of the Country, and gathered together to form an assessment...

The latest diary entry is ready for your perusal in the Blogs pages...;)

Though we cannot say for sure, this does seem to be in keeping with the way an Otter will kill. Please let me know what you all think...., (I shall try to post a little more after this test post of the pic). :( Not What We Want To See... - Fishing for Barbel

I am wondering what fish I may have encountered the other evening? The bite was just a steady pull round of a downstream rod which seemed like a log or debris just pulling with the flow. I lifted the rod and dragged the item against the flow some twenty yards with no sign of a fight, just like...

To everyone, may 2014 bring all you need and more!! Good Luck...:) Oh, and Tight Lines of course!!;) Shaun.

My friends say that I am a bit mad when it comes to catching Barbel, but I don`t like losing them if I can really help it. No doubt everyone agrees?? I have put a new blog in the "Blogs" pages, and yes I had a SPLASHING time!!:(:D

Good Luck and Tight lines to everyone wherever you are fishing this new season, stay safe and enjoy.:)

Just to let you know I had a "Blank" yesterday on the Kennet, first of the season there! But I cant just post when I catch!!:) We thought the chances were great, but not to be. I will Blog about it when I can get up the enthusiasm!!:(:o