Carl and Daffers barbel fishing on the Wye

Well got to say I’m really running well behind with the blog’s. I could lump everything together but that seems a bit unfair at this stage.

First up is a trip to the Wye with Daffers and Carl. They are fellow Tench Fishers and do enjoy other forms of fishing as do most of the members. I think if you asked how long the tench the season lasts most would say April through to when they spawn, a few do carry on until September.

So I met them I would like to say bright and breezy, however best laid plans didn’t work out. Breezy being the operative word. With gales forecast they decided to close the first severn bridge so I used the other one then with road closures and diversions it was about a hour late that I had got there. However i did phone ahead and say that I would be late. They only stopped off and had a full fry up while I was going to be late!

Never mind I was hopping mad to be late.

We started fishing and caught a barbel quite quickly

Daffers with a 6lb 15oz barbel

So at least they were feeding

Carl was the next into a barbel

This barbel took a fair while to bring to the net. It really put up a fantastic scrap in the current.

Carl playing a barbel

Carl eventually landed a beautiful 9lbs 1oz  barbel. I was over the moon with the result for Carl as this had improved his pb each time he has been with me.

Carl and his 9lbs 1oz barbel

So the day turned to late evening and we decided to call it a day and pack for home. I think it was something they both enjoyed and will be back for sure. We had a great time with lots of banter and leg pulling.