Thank you to Debbie Doherty, pictured above with a 6lb 5oz Barbel,  and husband Shane for some fine River Wye Barbel photos.

The couple travelled to Herefordshire to enjoy the river’s famous Barbel fishing and caught well using a combination of groundbait feeder / straight lead tactics with 12mm / 16mm Halibut Pellets to a size 6 Wide Gape Specialist Barbless hook.

Shane had a special result with this huge fish above, which weighed 11lb 13oz – capping a memorable trip!

For details on the Drennan Wide Gape Specialist Barbless hook pattern, click here.