Wye Barbel Has me Hooked!!!

[Tim A]

I've always wanted to catch a Barbel, purely because of their sleek appearance and the fight that seems almost legendary amongst anglers. Once the rivers had opened I took a trip to Symonds Yat to give it a go. Chatting to a N.A.A. bailiff, he shouted to me that my rod was going in, and i just caught it in time. The result was my first Barbel, a beauty at 9lb 2oz, and what a scrap!!! So this is just to say I'm now hooked on Barbel, and thanks to Steve for the warning!!!! lol

[BenDova]

Hi Tim,
He told me about it through tear stained eyes. Funniest thing for ages he said.
Cracking fish though mate.

[Tim A]

I tell you mate, no story could do justice as to how unprepared we were for that!! Utter chaos, plus it was soaking and we were constantly sliding towards the water. Still, the fish was well looked after even if we looked like a pair of muppets in the process ;D