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Having read so many over the years, I posted one I haven't seen discussed on the Loddon thread, here it is for all: How many recaptures and releases can a barbel survive, bearing in mind handling skills and care taken by all, if not killed, how many recaptures before fish become as wary as...

I am sure some would wish to attend to pay their respects: Firstly, I need to let you know that the funeral arrangements are as follows; 3:20pm on 12th March 2015 at West Herts Crematorium, Garston, Watford. Wake almost certain to be held at Hatfield Social Club, opposite Hatfield Station...

Hi all, Paul Hill and Veralum AC are compiling a tribute to present to Keith's family, please read below: Hi Guys I am looking at putting together a high quality leatherbound copperplate volume of Keith's fishing memories, which we will present to the family. I want this to be filled with...

I wonder how many of the moaners and groaners will get off their backsides and attend: The next Angling Trust South East Forum will be held on November 28th 2013 at Rowfant House Wallage Lane Rowfant, Crawley West Sussex, RH10 4NG Tea and Coffee will be served at 6.30 and the meeting will...

Hi both, Thought it might be better if the two of you continue your little spat on your own thread, then the rest of us don't have to waste our time thinking you are contributing to another open thread. Go for it chaps!!

Hi, fished a local day ticket water at the weekend and had a couple of not bad cats: 25lb 7oz 31lb 6oz

Bravo John, Finally, someone has published an opinion, based on very solid scientific facts and research similar to that which I have been arguing on here now for 4 years that Barbel are still there in our rivers in the same sort of numbers they have been for decades, they have just become...

Just to let everyone know, the very brilliant barbel unhooking mat which fox stopped selling years ago has finally been copied and launched, even better than before in the guise of the Shimano Roll Mat Shimano Roll Unhooking Mat from BobCo Fishing Tackle, Leeds

It was interesting to read in this week's Anglers Mail that of the 20 mature Barbel tagged and tracked in the Gt. Ouse over the last 2 years, not have fallen victim to otters. Is the threat really that grave? Please discuss, after all, the closed season wouldn't be complete without a good...

Not Barbel related but no apology for that: Surrey Police are investigating a High Risk Missing Person a 13-year-old girl from Guildford who has been reported missing 8th November 2011. Jessica Giles of Manor Way Guildford was last seen yesterday (Tuesday, 8 November) at 8am when a family...

I know you will want to sign this petition to stop British Waterways in it's plans to remove millions of pike from Britains canals to improve match fishing...... http://www.petition.co.uk/stop-the-removal-of-pike-from-our-canals

I know I bang on a bit about the good work done by EA Fisheries but there are so many people that seem hell bent on putting them down, here is a link to a TAC article: http://www.rivertac.org/site/?p=1238 I find exactly the same hard working caring attitude from the fisheries teams...

Well, after an absence of about 4 years, it looks like Nash have listened and brought back a new and improved version of the mighty Nomad Chair: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Nash-Indulgence-Nomad-Ultra-Lite-Chair-PAY-1-POST-/110619813552?pt=UK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL&hash=item19c17466b0...

I just thought someone needed to change the subject, anyone seen one recently?? Quite a few around the Kennet I believe!!!

I am goind up to Windermere in a month or two to spend a few days with a mate on his boat and we will do some fishing whilst there. Does anyone have any idea of the potential of non game or pike, i.e. roach, bream, carp, etc...... Any tips, methods, etc.............

Well, that's just about that. Rucksack sorted and ready to go, Rigs tied up, Rods set up and ready to go, i'm ready and in the blocks, just got to make some bait tomorrow.......... Will probably be back on the lakes though through the summer and hitting the rivers harder from October...

Hello all, This is a polite request on behalf of barbel anglers everywhere.... Please, please, please, whatever you think, DO NOT pre-bait any river prior to the start of the season which other people may also be planning to fish. This is a practice which seems to be getting worse every year...

Hi All, The below link will take you to the EA Flood Management team's maintenance programmes for the area, please take a look at the one which covers your river, you may see something you wish to take up with your local EA office...

Well, it looks like the temps down here are set to rise next week, whos out next weekend?? I knew all that camo would come in handy for something!! "What poacher, that's just a hedge!" :rolleyes:

A few people hve asked me how they can get involved with the protection/improvement of their local rivers and through some web clicking from the Angling Trust website, I came across this: http://www.ourrivers.org.uk/ A great source of information and place for people to gather and get involved...