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BARBEL RIVERS AND CAPTURES
'Barbel Rivers and Captures' By The Barbel Catchers
Club
Compiled By Mick Wood and Bob Singleton
There have been revolutionary advances in barbel
fishing since the publication of Barbel by the Barbel Catchers
Club (BBC) published by The Crowood Press in 1988, and the BCC
has been at the forefront of these dramatic developments.
This
long awaited, and entirely new volume written by BCC members
comprehensively covers the modern barbel fishing scene, discusses
the size of the fish now caught and illustrates the changes that
have taken place in tackle, tactics and baits. There are individual
chapters on each major barbel river in England from the smallest
streams, such as the Lodden and the Holybrook, to the mighty Midlands
rivers, the Trent and the Severn, to the Yorkshire spate rivers
and the crystalline waters of the famous Hampshire Avon. Each river
chapter is written by an experienced angler with proven success
on the river in question and culminates with a fascinating account
of the capture of a really special barbel weighing in excess of
10 lb.
This remarkable book provides a wealth of expert
information and explores not only traditional fishing methods but
also ground-breaking new ideas. Lavishly illustrated with 200 images
including photographs, drawings and diagrams, and a colour-plate
section, this is an indispensable volume for both the barbel
enthusiast and general river angler alike.
Barbel Rivers and Captures
is written by the Barbel Catchers Club and provides a vast amount
of information about the contemporary barbel-fishing scene. Written
by experts, it comprehensively covers all the major barbel rivers
in England.
Contents include:
- Individual chapters on twenty-nine rivers,
or sections of river
- Detailed and fascinating accounts of
the capture of a 'big barbel' on each river
- Modern Baits-both pellet and HNV specials
- Scores of photographs, some in full
colour, of barbel catches over 10lb
- Diagrams illustrating rigs, feeders
and swims
- A review of devolpments in barbel fishing
since the late 1980's and a consideration of the future of
barbel fishing
- Details of the Barbel Catchers
- Club River Records and the Clubs 'top fifty' barbel.
The Barbel Catchers Club (BCC) were established
in 1977 with the objective of providing a forum for debating key
issues and discussing new ideas. Since its formation, the BCC has
been extremely successful and has been at the forefront of virtually
every breakthrough in barbel angling.
The club is organised by
dedicated barbel anglers for barbel anglers and emphasizes the
social aspect of the sport rather than its political and commercial
divisions. The BCC is divided into seven regional groups, (Chiltens,
Midland/Cotswold, Northwest, Southdown, Southern, Wessex and
Yorkshire) and has its own website www.barbelcatchersclub.co.uk and
its own Magazine entitled Barbus. All members write at least
one article each year for the magazine, which also provides a forum
for news and views.
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BARBEL RIVERS AND CAPTURES
This
long awaited, and entirely new volume written by BCC members
comprehensively covers the modern barbel fishing scene, discusses
the size of the fish now caught and illustrates the changes that
have taken place in tackle, tactics and baits. There are individual
chapters on each major barbel river in England from the smallest
streams, such as the Lodden and the Holybrook, to the mighty Midlands
rivers, the Trent and the Severn, to the Yorkshire spate rivers
and the crystalline waters of the famous Hampshire Avon. Each river
chapter is written by an experienced angler with proven success
on the river in question and culminates with a fascinating account
of the capture of a really special barbel weighing in excess of
10 lb.
