Barbel fishing has become an increasingly popular branch of angling, with big fish being more accessible than ever. Now is the time to get out there and catch some of these majestic creatures, but ...

BARBEL specialists are preparing for a new season starting on June 16. Is your rod up to the challenge of a big fight against one of the most powerful fish in rivers or streams? Grab this chance ...

I hardly know what the WHR denotes and I’m told that more rare is the sister rod, a John Wilson Heritage Wensum Barbel WHR 120, but there you go. What he used is what I have got.

For the record, my best barbel from the Ouse of 11lb 10oz is not a river record as Mike states, although it may be the biggest in modern times. A fish of 12lb 6oz banked by a Mr Dean in the 1950s ...