After entering the Gt Ouse for this barbel I think I may need to buy some waders. How far do we chance it to land a decent fish? Luckily it wasn't that deep at all as it snagged me to a large nearside raft. Someone was with me who went back to their vehicle and got some rope which he put around my shoulders, otherwise I wouldn't of go in that's for sure.
Rather wet on the Gt Ouse
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Rather wet on the Gt Ouse
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Re: Rather wet on the Gt Ouse
That is a lovely fish and worth getting wet for! 
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Re: Rather wet on the Gt Ouse
Well done take care!
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Re: Rather wet on the Gt Ouse
Lovely fish, well done
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Re: Rather wet on the Gt Ouse
I know it’s a good few months later but....
Great fish and a nice set up.
What rod were you using?
Reading your post reminded me that my son has my waders and I’m going fishing next week.
Mr B
Great fish and a nice set up.
What rod were you using?
Reading your post reminded me that my son has my waders and I’m going fishing next week.
Mr B
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Re: Rather wet on the Gt Ouse
Nice fish Chevin. Take care, the Great Ouse at Barford is 11ft deep off the edge.
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Re: Rather wet on the Gt Ouse
Lovely fish, well worth the swim I imagine....
Trouble is, the fish just don't read the books......
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Re: Rather wet on the Gt Ouse
Well done that man ,If it was the stretch at Barford,barbel are pretty rare around there,slow and deep in normal conditions.
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Re: Rather wet on the Gt Ouse
Thanks Mr B, that rod was made as a prototype. Good chub and barbel rod.
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Re: Rather wet on the Gt Ouse
Lovely fish, well done CC.
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