Category Archives: Chub Fishing

It’s Getting Closer


It’s only a few days away and I hope your kit is ready. I cant what myself, but with work and my extention bring done and the wife away for work. I am stuck until the following week. Good luck … Continue reading

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Trip 80 – Barbel Fishing- 2017


I am still working at catching myself a Hampshire Avon Barbel. I have gone for the same area as before, for the simple reason that I can park quite close and there is a choice of 4 swims in this … Continue reading

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Trip 51 Carp Fishing- 2017


This trip is the start of my campaign to catch a nice big lump out of the Hampshire Avon.  With this in mind, I headed to the area where I have seen them before and have tried this area a … Continue reading

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Trip No 98 Barbel Fishing (2016)


With September fast approaching and my annual two weeks away.  It struck me this week, I had been neglecting the river somewhat. My time is also limited to nights during the school holiday’s. I asked the wife, if I could … Continue reading

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Trip No 85 Barbel Fishing (2016)


Out again on the Avon for a few hours today – may be not the right conditions, but I am fishing, which is always a plus. Using two rod’s, as I just can’t help myself.  Both are in the margins, … Continue reading

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