On the anniversary of Frank Barlow’s untimely passing, Dean Barlow reflects on a very memorable day’s fishing with his dearly missed dad. November 2nd is the anniversary of my dad’s death 18 years ago. As well as being a little sad I look back with great pleasure as it gets… Read more
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Remembering Two Angling Greats
Dean Barlow reports back from the Frank Barlow & Steve Toone Memorial. Now in its 18th year, it’s an event that pays respect to two larger than life characters who are sadly no longer with us. This year’s Memorial Match had a change of venue to the upper reaches of the… Read more
The World Irish Pairs 2014
Dean Barlow and his pairs partner, Steve Fleming, have just returned from the Lakeland & Inland Waterways World Irish Pairs. Here’s his frank account of an enjoyable week: Having just got back from the World Pairs in Ireland, I’ve had time to reflect on the competition. As with any five-day festival,… Read more
My Evesham Festival
Dean Barlow looks back at a tough but nevertheless enjoyable Bank Holiday Weekend spent on the Warwickshire Avon for the three-day Evesham Festival. The Evesham Bank Holiday weekend has always been a big part of my life and fishing career. It started way back in 1979, when I used to go… Read more
The Tight Lines Young Angler Day
Dean Barlow reports back from the Sky Sports Tight Lines Young Angler Day, where he and a host of star names were joined on the bank by some very lucky competition winners. The Tight Lines Young Angler competition day is always one that I look forward to and always make sure… Read more
Bringing Home A Gold Medal
Dean Barlow gives you his in-depth account of an amazing weekend that saw him proudly return home from Ireland with a gold medal around his neck! Having been home for a couple of days, it still hasn’t sunk in that my team and I are World Champions! A lot of… Read more