I fished the weir pool with a small weighted goldhead bug and caught a Barbel estimated at 4.5lbs. it took me about 15 minutes to land and I had no net, as I was exercising catch and return.

This was the first Barbel that I have ever caught so I was naturally very pleased to land it.

I would be interested to know whether any other members have recorded similar catches, and if not is this a club record for a fly caught Barbel?

Richard Plant