There has been a couple of storms since I last went barbel fishing - two big floods (and a bit of wind). A lot of trees have blown over, some into the river, and the riverbed has changed drastically.
Where there were deep runs have been filled in, new holes and features have appeared and new cover in the shape of rafts hanging off trees - and the barbel have quickly adapted to their new home.
Time for a wander, have a look at what has changed and hopefully bag a barbel! Well, they've moved - but I did find two - great stuff. The game of hide and seek has been reset - and I love it!
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3 way game between you, barbel and mother nature!!
ReplyDeleteIt’s a different river every year, Mother Nature shakes it up regularly!
DeleteSome proper big trees came down aye! sod one of them coming down on the bonce! Nice Barbel too in not so great conditions!
ReplyDeleteYeah, is that top photo the last of the really big riverside trees? Lovely barbel - love their winter colours.
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