Trefor west barbel book

Barbel fishing the river wye using the barbel bomb method duration. History of the barbel catchers barbel catchers club. The peter stone tribute, the gentleman of angling was published. Tony miless most popular book is top tactics for big barbel. My new trefor west torrix got a good work out and what a lovely through action rod it is. Trefor wests name is synonymous with barbel fishing, having caught thousands upon thousands of barbel over the last few decades. The mole is a very hard barbel water unless you fish the club sections. Guysgals do you know of any good barbel books that you have read or would recomend reading.

All fisheries permit and membership for the barbel society for the 201415 season skies of fire rivers of gold book, fred crouch, limited edition. It is also very enjoyable to play small barbel and chub on, which is a testament to the quality of these blanks and trefors design requirements. Most anglers would love to be able to call themselves professional. Books by tony miles author of top tactics for big barbel. Barbel expert trefor west talks about hinders elips pellets youtube. The wey is a bit better but i would suggest the thames for a start off as barbel are prolific in the weir pool run offs. Graham marsden is a longestablished angling writer, photographer, and tackle consultant. Well ive met arthur oglesby a few times on the tees he was a arragant man to be very honest and i didnt like him as a teenager,also seen ian botham once fishing,again the tees,but my fav of all time has to be sir michael hordon,cant remember the name of the show,but he was kitted out hat,whicker basket caine rod the lot and when i was a kid watching this wow talk about right up my. In 1988 the club produced its first book barbel which at the time of publication provided a definitive guide to the countys barbel rivers though it rapidly became outdated as a result of the amazing expansion of barbel throughout english rivers. In this revised edition the authors, perhaps the most successful barbel anglers about today, reveal many of the answers to catching barbel and particularly doublefigure specimens. Trefor west has teamed up with mike oneill a seasoned entrepreneur and avid barbel fisherman to bring this bespoke range of fishing products to an online. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.

I would recommend two basic rigs to consider, both of which are uncomplicated rigs using minimal amount of knots and terminal tackle. Feb 22, 20 with literally hundreds of years of cherished angling in the company of great friends, a business concept is now launched lone angler. Quest for barbel tony miles trefor west 1991 1st coarse. Quest for barbelby tony miles and trefor west quest for barbel hardback book by tony miles trefor west. A very good book by all accounts but i should warn you be very careful how you handle it. Glad you found the beds comfy we know how important a good nights sleep is on holiday. River wey, guildford river loddon, twyford river kennet, newbury river colne, west drayton river thames conditions.

Jan 01, 2011 graham marsden is a longestablished angling writer, photographer, and tackle consultant. First edition first print hardback of big fish angling a specimen hunter reflects by tony miles and published by the crowood press ltd in 1990 signed. Buy quest for barbel 2nd revised edition by miles, tony, west, trefor isbn. Lone angler martin james shares his rod experiences. To be honest that was the only reason we stopped stocking it, it was a good seller for us but the amount of returns and refunds that had to be made due to the book falling to pieces was becoming too much. Tony writes regularly in the angling press, and has written several books. Nice start to the morning pellet again good luck everyone else. An interview with trefor west big thanks to lone anglers trefor west for taking time out to speak to us recently heres what he had to say on all things angling q. Tony miles has 43 books on goodreads with 1 ratings. The trefor west chub rod from lone angler does everything i want from a rod and no doubt i will get another rod in the near future so i have a pair of them for my tench fishing. The book covers equipment, technique and tactics in detail, and conveys the authors excitement for the sport, with anecdotes and stories of success and failure at the bankside. Yr encil, trefor, llyn peninsula, gwynedd updated 2020.

Sep 27, 2017 mick brown and jan porter in session river trent barbel duration. Barbel catchers club history of the barbel catchers. Barbel by trefor west, nigel botherway waterstones. He was, for over ten years, editor and managing editor of the uks foremost angling website, graham has fished for barbel for more than four decades and for the past 30 years has fished many barbel rivers including the hampshire avon and the dorset stour. Barbel being opportunist feeders, will struggle to let a lump of meat go past them in the flow, similarly to chub wholl just sit there watching your worm until you tweek it at which point itll woof it down. Rigs and bait having spent the time locating your barbel hotspot it is important to fish for them with the rig and bait that gives you the best chance of success. Trefor west for sale in uk 18 secondhand trefor wests. The only improvement i would like is a length of 11 foot 6 inches in three pieces. Mick brown and jan porter in session river trent barbel duration. Aug 10, 2009 trefor wests book barbel, a lifetimes addiction barbel society wesbite bfw website anglers net website dvds, barbel days and ways, barbel up close and personal. Tony miles is the author of top tactics for big barbel 3. As far as i know the two biggest exponents of trundling meat are ray walton and trefor west. Corners very slightly bumped but very good in slightly used and very slightly spinefaded dustwrapper.

The barbel society the barbel societys research and. Lone angler trefor west, tony miles and friends anglers net. Barbel expert trefor west has used hinders elips pellets for over 15 years and are his number one choice for barbel fishing. Barbel book recommendations post by delboy sun nov 11, 2018 7. Very slight lean to spine otherwise a very good clean first edition, first printing hardback in just slightly shelf.

As the lone angler community grows we will be partnering with other well known anglers adding their own insights, best kept secrets and specialist fishing. After much notetaking and deliberation i made a few decisions. Evening gents, iv recently moved to the shrewsbury area and coming from mid wales im. Its light and very sensitive, which i like in a barbel rod and playing any size fish on it is a real pleasure.

Quest for barbel tony miles trefor west 1991 1st c. The second revised edition of this book in which anglers miles and west reveal many of the secrets of catching large barbel, especially double figure specimens. In 1988 the club produced its first book barbel which at the time of. Starts monday 25th november it is that time of year again and we are gearing ourselves ready for the barbel society research and conservation auction. A splendid book, written by two of the most respected anglers in the business. The pages have a habit of falling out with incredible ease. Ended up with three barbel and four chub off the middle yesterday. Trefor west is a name that surely most barbel anglers are familiar with. Dec 18, 2002 equally suitable for the experienced or novice barbel i only catch barbel that are novices angler the book that might fit the bill is that comprehensive work quest for barbel by tony miles and trefor west.

Viewing author profile for trefor west the crowood press. Below is a list of selected items up for auction so far, with more to follow over the coming weeks. Still widely regarded as the best allround guide to modern barbel fishing techniques. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Colour and bw photographs, line drawings by mick nicholls. Buy quest for barbel 2nd revised edition by tony miles, trefor west isbn. Designed by trefor, this two piece short handle 24. A large number, also, will be personally acquainted with the man having been customers of his much sought over barbel tuition days or seen him at one of the many bs and other meetings that take place round the country. Trefor west barbel a lifetimes addiction the traditional. Trefor west has teamed up with mike oneill a seasoned entrepreneur and avid barbel fisherman to bring this bespoke range of fishing products to an online audience for the first time. Tony miles and trefor west have each had over thirty years experience of barbel fishing. Barbel society chronology part 7 2001 steve pope barbel. Sponsored the bisterne barbel match in aid of the stable family house trust this was the start of what became the avon fundraiser. A lifetimes addiction by west, trefor, botherway, nigel isbn.