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Barbel Fishing with Matt HayesThese are 1 to 1 days with Matt fishing his local river the river seven

 

 



Fishery Info

Join Matt for an early morning cup of tea at his house in the Shropshire countryside before taking a short walk to the river, located just sixty yards from his front door. Fishing takes place on a beautiful stretch of the river Severn that contains big shoals of hard fighting barbel. Matt will teach you the methods for catching barbel on a big river using modern pellet and boilie baits, explaining rigs, how to play the fish and how to return them safely to the river. Fish of all sizes were caught on the 2006 trips, ranging from 2.5 lbs up to over double figures. One of Matt’s clients caught 2 doubles in a day! Autumn and winter barbel fishing available.

Type Of Angler
This trip will suit beginner, intermediate and experienced anglers as Matt will teach you all you need to know.

Itinerary

Day 1 or 5

Meet Matt at his house at 9am


Fishing is normally until 6pm

Tackle required
1.5 to 2lb Tc barbel rods, fixed spool reel with 8 to 10lb line. 1oz to 3oz leads, open end feeders, size 8 hooks, rod rests, power gum, beads etc.
 

What’s Excluded
Food, drink, tackle and Bait.

Departure Dates & Prices

December 2008

1 Day Trip

06/10/08

(SOLD) £825 for 1 angler £975 for 2 anglers

07/10/08

(SOLD) £825 for 1 angler £975 for 2 anglers

08/10/08

(SOLD) £825 for 1 angler £975 for 2 anglers

09/10/08

(SOLD) £825 for 1 angler £975 for 2 anglers

10/10/08

(SOLD) £825 for 1 angler £975 for 2 anglers

No more dates available at present

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