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My first double. 10.08 on pellet from the Upper Benyons! Not the prettiest fish in the world. A strong bite, but no hard charging runs and the fish was in the net within five minutes, though it did go...
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hi richard, congratulations on you acheivement, keep smiling more to come ....j.w.
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Well done on your first double. I am in my 12th season of fishing for them and still they elude me. I still enjoy every session trying for one though Heres to many more for you. lyn
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Yep! Well done! Richard. I had my first double a bit back. I only came back to barbel fishing last August (2001) So I guess I am lucky to have caught a double so early on in my career. Despite what...
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Well Done!!! Richard. A mile stone for all off us. I hope that you crack the next personal one soon. Tight Lines. .......Liam
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Well done Rich, a nice fish. As you guess, you are probably right in saying she is quite an old fish, with older age they tend to regress in weight. Naturally the reduction in weight is in the...
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Well done Richard. Heres hoping you got some good photos of it too.. I'm still trying for my first double after some ten years of barbelling, like many others I know, so I understand the significance...
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Well done Richard, I know how you feel. I've just had my first serious Barbel fishing session on the River Severn at Worcester and still can't believe my luck. I finished with seven fish between six...
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Congratulations Both of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Big MikeBad days fishing better than a good day at work! RSSG Membership Secretary
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Well Done Maggot Drowner. A first double. Maybe not pretty but a just reward for effort. You will see they come easier now. Gaham
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Well done that man ! Sorry those men Hi Pete good to see you.Cheers Andy
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Hi Andy (and everyone else of course), as you can see, that was my first message on the board, although i have been watching for a couple of weeks now. I must say that I originally checked the board...
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Glad you have enjoyed it so far ! You are by no means the only angler from that part of the world to fish the Severn. Steve you about ??? Cheers Andy
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Well done Richard, It sounds very similar to a fish I've had a few times at weights ranging from 9.11 (early this season) to 10.15 (Jan this year). I know what you mean when you say it doesn't fight...
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I'd be interested in knowing where (without giving away any trade secrets!) on the Upper Benyons you caught the fish, just to understand how much she has moved around. I caught her right at the top...
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Richard, This particular fish does move about a bit - I've seen it out at Ufton recently, and also on the TAA stretch above the road bridge about five years ago, when it ranged between eight and...
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Guys Well done. What a great feeling it is, isn't it. Did mine earlier in the season. Still remember it like yesterday. Wonderful. Cheers Neil
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