Re: Fladbury Weir

No more in Fladbury than anywhere else. There's not a stretch on the river that doesn't hold barbel. It's just that people are lazy so keep flocking to the same places.

Nafford, Wick and Bidford all have weirs and all do barbel, big ones too, but there's barely a soul to be seen. I think Nafford in particular has done fish over 13lb. Then there's all the stretches that don't have weirs. They all have barbel too. Weirs aren't the be all and end all but if people want to fish the same pegs every week it leaves all the other bits empty for me.

Re: Fladbury Weir

Fish somewhere else. Fladbury is not the only place on the Avon to catch a barbel.

Re: Whats wrong with this forum?

Without naming names, I wasn't aiming it at you Stew. I'm sure most on here appreciate your input but I'm sure a comment here or there from a committee member on some of the more important post wouldn't go amiss.

Re: Whats wrong with this forum?

IMO, the lack of input from club officials breeds apathy. If someone from the club contributed then it would make posting here worthwhile but no one ever responds and it makes it pointless.

BAA, is there anybody there?

Re: Unhooking Mats & Handling of Fish

There will always be a difference of opinion between different disciplines of fishing. I mean some anglers still think it's ok to kill a pike in the belief it will help them catch roach.

For me, barbel and keepnets are a no. Certainly the number of fish in the net on the home page pic makes me uncomfortable. I am also not at ease with 'Spud' standing up for a photo with a decent fish. One flip and that fish is falling 4-5ft and that's not going to end well. Simply crouching down eliminates the risk.

Mats - I carry one and I will use it for all species as it was suggested that some people only use them for barbel. Soft grass I can live with but that is not always available and I have seen fish beached on gravel, which is not right.

Finally, I am not sure all the pike pics on the home page should have the venue added. The river name yes, but as the following states from a pike Facebook page:

No naming waters. This rule is to protect the fish and venue. Pike thrive on neglect and passing on information to others may either lead to death through poor handling or pressure. Also be aware that not everyone practices catch and release!