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Have a weeks holiday booked close to Hereford and wondered if there was a day ticket venue close by with a chance of a Barbel. I am not familiar with the area or the River Wye so any pointers or tips would be most welcome - thank you.

As I have a major Birthday ending in a zero this year I thought I would treat myself to an upgrade from the Korum 12Ft 2 Lb TC rods to something a bit more mid range. The specification looks good (below) I would like to hear from those that have used the rods or a suitable alternative. Not...

Given the reports of record high Winter temperatures across Europe is there a likelihood of Barbel feeding more frequently throughout Winter and retaining the weight gain, possibly resulting in new river records being broken or will they lose weight from now until spawning ?

On my third blank in a row... :( granted one was on the upper Trent at Willington during daytime, one at East Stoke although not the banker Barbel pegs and before the Trent had the influx of rain it has recently, that would have made the peg a better bet. Last Wednesday though went on my first...

Have heard differences of opinion of using groundbait amongst fellow Barbel anglers. One favours a smelly groundbait laced with pellets and hemp delivered by several Spomb casts to feed a swim before a night fishing session. Another says use a minimal amount of groundbait, use pellets instead...

For me it was an invitation by an experienced Barbel angler to join him on the River Trent. Had a really enjoyable day talking river fishing and learning, topped by my first river Barbel. As a city kid reading 'Go Fishing with Mr Crabtree' Barbel were a near mythical fish caught from mighty...