Being struck with man flu , I'd thought I'd share a couple of photos with you. These are three of 18 barbel I've caught from various locations on the Gt Ouse from mid September. Ranging in size from the lowest of 7lb 12oz to 13lb 1oz.
There are still barbel in the Ouse, no matter what people say, they are just not easy to catch.
13lb 1oz
9lb
8lb13oz
Gt Ouse Barbel
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Chevin Chaser
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Mark
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Lovely fish CC.
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Wow! Well done. Sadly they really have gone from the Wensum...
Where the willows meet the water...
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Super fish CC 
I drown out any 'man flu' with plenty of hot toddies of Jamiesons whisky and honey with added ginger and lime. I can also recommended a follow up dram of Jura 10 year old 
I drown out any 'man flu' with plenty of hot toddies of Jamiesons whisky and honey with added ginger and lime. I can also recommended a follow up dram of Jura 10 year old -
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Re: Gt Ouse Barbel
I paticularly like the first picture, it shows the fish off to the maximum.
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Hurrumph....... whatever happened to Handlines ?
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Wonderful catches CC. Well done. 
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Stunning fish, even more rewarding from a difficult water, well done.
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Most of the Kennet is now devoid of Barbel too, which is a national disgrace!
The upper reaches of river Medway in Kent is one river where the barbel population appears to be on the up....
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Nice fish, and photos.
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Its still lingering so I might just try that recipe
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