Your first barbel photo

[Kevin Earley]

My fiirst Barbel from East Stoke River Trent 26/07/20 I was fortunate to be invited to join an experienced Barbel angler for the day and I have been hooked since. As first go an 11 Lb 3 Oz torpedo isn't bad, feels a priviledge to catch and release safely, such a stunning fish every time I land one. Please forgive my hand position, I didn't know better back then.

 

[Paul Bullinger]

Apologies for the lack of fish in my photo, but this was the first ever "dedicated" barbel trip taken by me and my mates approx 45 years ago. The Ford Transit was loaded with luggage and tackle for a week on the Avon at Ringwood, where I caught an 8lb barbel. My first ever. This same group of guys have fished EVERY year since then, for a week targeting barbel. We are away again in a few weeks time. Older but not necessarily wiser!

 

[Paul Bullinger]

Dug out the photo of my first barbel. Doesn't look like 8lb to me!! And what is that thing on my top lip! Happy Days

 

[Mark Kingston]

I was late to the barbel scene and only managed to catch my 1st barbel last September

 

[Paul Bullinger]

I was late to the barbel scene and only managed to catch my 1st barbel last September View attachment 20503

Lovely first barbel

 

[Steve Fox]

My first from the lower Bristol Avon from 2006.12lb 8oz mat shot(no one about).Photo dosent do it justice.I wish the Avon could return to those times