Category Archives: River Avon

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 →

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Trip No 84 Barbel Fishing (2016)

Posted on July 19, 2016 by richardhandel

I have come out on the river for a good look around today, but can’t help bringing the rod’s. This is lucky as the weather has turned from sunshine to rain and not the best conditions for fish spotting. So … Continue reading →

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Trip No 82 Barbel Fishing (2016)

Posted on July 15, 2016 by richardhandel

Despite feeling under the weather this week and being at home all day yesterday (and watching way too many episodes of my favourite TV show). I thought the best medicine for me would be to get out and get some … Continue reading →

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Trip No 81 Barbel Fishing (2016)

Posted on July 13, 2016 by richardhandel

After the last trip (where I has spotted some fish and had a few rig disasters) and dispite the weather, I just had to have another go in this swim I have changed tactics and was using a cut down … Continue reading →

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Trip No 11 Pike Fishing (2016)

Posted on January 29, 2016 by richardhandel

With the river still to high for my liking, you really need to think of your own safety in these conditions. I really need the level to drop down to 0.6, this is where the level was before Christmas. I … Continue reading →