Fishing has been in my blood since probably 8 years old over the local pond for my first fish a perch,of course.
Fished in Essex for many years with occasional trips to the Thames,Stour&Avon,my first Barbel of 8lb 9ozs was caught in November1972 at Throop.
Gave up fishing for 2 games of cricket a weekend from 1984,finally going back to fishing after 15 years.Fed up with village cricket politics.
Started up again and fished Adams Mill(until sold out )and other parts of the Upper Great Ouse.
Moved to Lincolnshire Wolds in January 2003.
Current pb's: Barbel: 10lb11ozs (Trent)10lb 8ozs(Loddon)8lb9ozs(Throop)7lb (Wye) 5lb (Severn) 12ozs (Adams Mill)
Chub 6lb14ozs(Adams Mill) 6lb12ozs (Middle Trent) 6lb4ozs( Throop):
Tench 6lb13ozs(Bradwell lake)

Editor of The Barbel Society Magazine, Barbel Fisher

Early retired commercial property manager

Apart from fishing? Pub darts, cricket, and Fulham Football Club.
Oh yes real ale and good food.