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1995-2000, Approaching the Millenium |
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1995-2005, The First Ten Years - The Beginning |
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2000-Present, The Millennium and Beyond |
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A Fish Called Mavis - Dave Johnson |
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A Floppy Hatter at Pewsham – Jon Berry |
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A GOOD INTERIOR DECORATOR |
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A Very Special Barbel |
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Anything two can do, one can do better - Fred Crouch |
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At the water's edge: 20th January 2011 |
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BARBEL BY THE ABBEY |
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Barbel Handling Code |
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Barbel School |
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Barbel School 2012 |
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Held over the weekend of the 21st and 22nd July 2012 on a private section of the stunning River Teme, the Barbel School in conjunction with Rob Swindells will be open to members and non BS members alike, whether your a complete newcomer or wish to improve your barbel fishing, the weekend will have something to offer for all!
Itinerary for the two days will include an opening introduction from Rob and then bacon bap breakfast (Saturday morning).
Tackle selection and suitability- including rod/reel choice, line, safe and unsafe rigs, weights and feeders, hook and knot choice.
Baits and Bites- including bait selection, baiting strategies, bait demonstration, accurate casting and bite recognition.
Fish welfare- including the Barbel Society handling code, fish care/photography.
On the river-including fish location, feature finding, swim selection, setting up, fishing demonstration, water craft.
Saturday evening will include fishy chat around the camp fire with an informal questions and answers session followed by a BBQ
Sunday – Breakfast, followed by anglers putting into practice some of there skills on the river bank and taming some of the legendary Teme-Tigers, help will be on hand throughout the day to all anglers.
4.00pm conclusion and debrief.
A selection of guest speakers will give short talks throughout the weekend on tactics/rivers including one to one tuition on "trotting"
Please bring along with you a suitable tent for your overnight stay with suitable outdoor wet weather gear, tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day. |
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Barbel Society statement; River predators |
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Barbel Society supports river improvement |
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Barbel Society, Research and Conservation projects |
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Barbel stocking, Barbel Society and EA reach agreement |
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Barbel stocking, Barbel Society and EA reach agreement |
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Barbel’s eye View - Martin Ford |
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Blueprint for Water |
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Centrepins and using them. |
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Christmas - Will Golightly |
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Close Season Petition |
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Cormorants – Biodiversity in Danger |
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Damaged Membership letter |
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Day on the Frome |
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Days Out With The Juniors |
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DRAGGED TO THE TRENT (KICKING and SCREAMING) - Paul Owens |
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EXCITEMENT, ANTICIPATION, HEARTACHE AND JOY |
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Friday The 13th - Adrian Kiddell |
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GOVERNMENT REJECTS CANOEISTS’ CALL FOR STATUTORY RIGHT OF ACCESS TO RIVERS AND STREAMS |
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Half year offer |
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Juniors - Tips of the month - JULY |
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Juniors - Tips of the month - JUNE |
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Juniors - Tips of the month - MARCH |
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Juniors - Tips of the month - MAY |
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Just Cause And Impediment |
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Membership Year 2009-2010 Special offer |
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My region does nothing for me! - Harry Green |
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NFA has adopted BS Handling Code |
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Pin Perfect - Gordon Scott |
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Press Release |
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Removing The Errors |
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Research and Conservation |
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Research and Conservation Auction |
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Research and Conservation projects |
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Research and Conservation Report |
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Research and Conservation Report - Feb 2009 |
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Research and Conservation Report - Update |
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Research and Conservation Report May 2008 |
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Research and Conservation Report, January 2008 |
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Research and Conservation Report, July 07 |
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Research and Conservation update, November 2008 |
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Rivercall Service from The Environment Agency |
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Rivers revealed: the best and worst in England and Wales |
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Spawning Survey |
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Stillwater Barbel Experienced - Don Caliendo |
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The Barbel Society and the Environment Agency |
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The BIG ‘C’ - Ralph Clark |
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The Right Result - Gareth Thomas |
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Thrupp Tree Works |
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TROUBLED WATER AHEAD OVER RIGHT TO PADDLE |
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URGENT ACTION NEEDED Water White Paper – another chance to get our rivers recognised |
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Voluntary Access Agreements to Rivers |
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? |
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You Never Know - Damian Kimmins |
