Duncan Dimbleby
Senior Member
A barbel great, a massive loss to our little niche of the angling world.
Duncan.
Duncan.
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Sad news about Fred Crouch
- Thread starter Paul Whiteing
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Andy Rawlins
Member
Fred
Mr Barbel,
R.I.P
Legend.
Mr Barbel,
R.I.P
Legend.
Steve Williams
Senior Member
Very sad news.
He will be missed by many....
I had the pleasure of meeting and fishing with Fred a few times, but probably my most memorable was on a 'charity' Barbel day down on the Hampshire Avon.
I was lucky enough to win the day with this 12lb 7oz Barbel...
On the evening there was a meal, an auction, and then Fred presented the winner of the day with a tankard and a carved Barbel in a case, which the winner kept for 12 months.
That Barbel was named 'Fred the Barbel' by my kids, and took pride of place in the living room.
It was a great honour to shake Fred's hand and receive the prize....
rip Fred.
He will be missed by many....
I had the pleasure of meeting and fishing with Fred a few times, but probably my most memorable was on a 'charity' Barbel day down on the Hampshire Avon.
I was lucky enough to win the day with this 12lb 7oz Barbel...
On the evening there was a meal, an auction, and then Fred presented the winner of the day with a tankard and a carved Barbel in a case, which the winner kept for 12 months.
That Barbel was named 'Fred the Barbel' by my kids, and took pride of place in the living room.
It was a great honour to shake Fred's hand and receive the prize....
rip Fred.
Stuart Brookes
Senior Member
Although I never met Fred it is still sad news to hear of his passing.
To be remembered in the hearts of those who know you is to never truly die.
To be remembered in the hearts of those who know you is to never truly die.
Clive Shipman
Senior Member & Supporter
Same as above never met Fred but he has strived to enlighten and give back to our section of fishing it is indeed very sad news.
Brian Mackenzie
Senior Member
Goodbye to a barbel fishing legend
Rob Swindells
Senior Member
Fred was a fantastic bloke and very witty. He touched the heart of many Barbel anglers.
As John has said he will live on with many of us on the bank.
As John has said he will live on with many of us on the bank.
Mark Nicholls
Senior Member & Supporter
Sad to hear this news - didn't know Fred personally but a real inspiration to many barbel fishermen.
Condolencies to his family & friends.
Condolencies to his family & friends.
Tom Mycroft
Senior Member & Supporter
RIP Fred.
Hurgen Akindji
Senior Member
Never knew Mr Crouch but all the best to his family in their difficult hour.
John Westover
Active Member
A true gentleman. Sleep tight Fred.