New Club Barbel Record
       
 

Tim Pickering has shattered the DCAC Club Record for a specimen Barbel.

Tim caught the 'New' Record Barbel on 7th September, 2009 on the Lower Derwent, his previous record is also shown further down the page.

This Barbel weighed in at 16lb 2oz.

 
 
Tim with 16lb 2oz Record Barbel (above)
 

Tim Pickering's previous Record below...

I often browse the DCAC website and am always interested in stories of other peoples catches.  This is why I thought I would share the details of the fish I caught today (3rd September 2008) - a magnificent specimen barbel of 15lbs.

I have attached a couple of  pictures of this fish for your perusal.  These pictures were taken by another DCAC member Bryan Stephenson.  I don't know if it is a club record, but I still feel it is a fish worthy of a mention on the club website!
  Lower Derwent Barbel
 
Tim with the 15lb Barbel
  It was caught on the Lower Derwent at Borrowash (I would prefer not to mention which peg!)during a short afternoon session.  I also caught 8 other barbel between 7lb to 11lb, plus a reasonable chub.

I think this goes to show what a fantastic water the Lower Derwent is - even if it hasn't the notoriety of the Trent.  I have also caught quite a few carp to the upper teens and I am positive that some twenties are lurking in these waters!

I hope this has been of some interest to you, thanks for running a great club which allows me to catch so many brilliant fish.
  Tim with 15lb Barbel
 
picture by Bryan Stephenson who witnessed this incredible catch
 

This record Barbel beats the previous notified record on this website of 12lb 12oz. If you catch a prize specimen (of any species) notify the webmaster and send images and the name of a witness to the event.

       
     
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