Thanks to preparation, I wouldn’t be caught napping when warm floods put barbel on the feed – but the river was a hazardous place

THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

Two swollen rivers, three tense days, and right at the death I land a decent barbel to bring a season of mixed fortunes to an end...

Paul waits for a hatch: time spent by ...

Things are slowly warming up now… and sport can be red-hot

THE BEST FISH YOU’VE LANDED THIS WEEK