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

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...

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

With just four weeks left until the rivers close, I’m hoping that conditions improve, and if they do – here’s what I’ll be fishing for!

THE BEST FISH YOU’VE LANDED THIS WEEK

8lb 3oz chub falls to classic hookbait and obliterates PB