Category Archives: Hampshire Avon

Trip 77 Barbel Fishing- 2017

Posted on September 13, 2017 by richardhandel

This evening I fancied a change. I was getting the itch to fish the river again and perhaps a Hampshire Avon Barbel may grace my net? I do love the tranquillity of the river and it’s certainly a nice break … Continue reading →

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Trip 51 Carp Fishing- 2017

Posted on June 19, 2017 by richardhandel

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 9 – pike Fishing – 2017

Posted on January 31, 2017 by richardhandel

With a spot of man flu and the prospects of a couple of days gardening, I didn’t quite feel like walking to far today. So, armed with my chair, I headed off to a nice big bend in the river, … Continue reading →

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Trip No 141 Pike Fishing (2016)

Posted on December 26, 2016 by richardhandel

I woke up this morning with the urge to go Pike fishing – which I have been planning to do for a while but have got sucked back into the Carp by the good weather. Unfortunately, Mr Carp had other … Continue reading →

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Trip No 85 Barbel Fishing (2016)

Posted on July 21, 2016 by richardhandel

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 →