RIVER SEVERN - BEAUCHAMP COURT This single bank fishery situated downstream of Worcester, acquired by the Society in 1996 and has afforded fishery members with arguably some of the best barbel fishing in the country. Numerous double figure fish to just under16 lbs and multiple catches of smaller fish are commonplace. Many members have recorded their first "double" here. There are also specimen carp, roach, pike, zander and chub. The stretch has seen some hard work over the past two closed seasons and numerous swims are now opened up again. Click here for review of the fishery

RIVER TRENT - SUTTON We have 2 1/4 miles of tidal Trent at Sutton including Normanton and Girton on the opposite bank. First impressions can be deceptive as it looks featureless and barren, but there are many underwater features from rocky areas to gravel runs. A tide chart is a must as locals reckon the top of the tide is favourite. A word of warning here is that when the tide turns you will have to retreat fairly quickly, so extra care must be taken at night. Click here for review of the fishery

RIVER TEME - BRANSFORD A delightful two mile (approx.) single bank stretch of Worcestershire's River Teme, situated downstream of Bransford Bridge. If you like catching the hardest fighting barbel anywhere in breathtakingly beautiful surroundings the Teme is for you. Multiple catches are always on the cards and doubles are now appearing regularly. Night fishing is permitted and a secure padlocked carpark is available at the Court fishery, with access restrictions posted, for farm security. Fast streamy shallows, deepening pools and lots of bankside cover make this fishery the very essence of the barbel experience. Click here for review of the fishery

RIVER SWALE - TOPCLIFFE The Society is fortunate enough to control this beautiful piece of water. 3/4 mile in length it comprises of two fields above the A168 and two fields below. Tree lined in places it has everything from deeps to glides to shallow gravel runs with plenty of fish in the 7-8lb bracket with the odd bigger one thrown in for good measure. It is a 'special' place for those who grow to love it, through their successes. Click here for review of the fishery

AFFILIATIONS AND DISCOUNTS

The Barbel Society is affiliated to Reading and District Angling Association, and members can obtain RDAA books on application to Fisheries Panel Chairman Mike Osborne enclosing the appropriate fee.

The RDAA control some of the most prolific barbel stretches on the Kennet, including the famous Upper and Lower Benyons.

If you know of any suitable waters that you feel would be of interest to the Society, then please drop Mike Osborne a line giving him as much information as possible. But be aware it is not Society policy to wrestle waters from clubs with open membership by gazumping them, not only would it be unethical, it would also be a pointless exercise.

Permits are available for each individual fishery, or as combined tickets for two or three fisheries. Please note you must be a current BS Member to join a fishery.

All enquiries to Mike Osborne, The Cottage, Newton Arlosh, WIGTON, Cumbria, CA7 5ET.

Mob. 07912 011249

2008/09 SEASON.

Single Fishery Permit.

Beauchamp Court £65/£33 Bransford £60/£32
Sutton £40/£21 Topcliffe £35/£18
Hants. Avon £25/£15
Gt.Ouse £60/£32

Combination Permit

BC/Br/HA £130/£70 BC/Su/Tc £130/£70
BC/Br/Su £140/£75 BC/Sut/HA £110/£65
Br/Tc £85/£45 Br/Su £90/£50
Sut/Tc £70/£40

Accompanied Day Permit £8.00 (Any Fishery)
Unaccompanied Day Permit £12.00 (Any Fishery)

The prices for RDP and Senior Citizens are the figures after the oblique '/'.

Each BS Member purchasing a Permit, for any Fishery &/or Combination, is offered the option to purchase, at the same time, 2Nos. Unaccompanied Day Permits for a Fishery of their choice. This will give Members the option to 'try' any of the Fisheries they do not have a Season permit for. The new season Map/Rule Book contains 2 permits, inside the back cover.

FISHERY RULES

Only fully paid fishery members and their guests are allowed on any fishery, with the exception that registered FEP (Work party) members and Unaccompanied Day Guest Permit holders may access nominated fisheries.
Any one angler shall use no more than two rods.Unhooking mats must be carried and used on Barbel Society Fisheries at all times, irrespective of what species you are fishing for.
Vehicles should only be parked in the designated parking areas and display a current parking permit.
Member shall not enter or tamper with any farm building or crops and live stock, fences, vehicles or machinery.
No dogs or other animals allowed on any Society fishery.
No lighting of fires.
Audio-visual Camcorders, two way radios to be used with discretion and without annoyance to others.
Glass bottles and tins are not allowed on society fisheries.
All litter to be taken away.
No tents, bivvies or camping is allowed on the fishery, umbrellas with storm sides are acceptable.
No alcohol, drugs (other then prescribed medication) may be taken onto any fishery.
No keepnets are allowed for any species, tubes/sacks may be brought onto the fishery.
No breakaway sea fishing style breakaway leads/feeders, leads/feeders fixed with wires to be used on any fishery.
No competition or pegged down fishing. Swims may not be reserved regardless of whether they have been pre baited with the intention of fishing later in the session.
It is common courtesy if thinking of fishing immediately up or downstream of another angler already fishing to seek his/her permission first. However, no angler may deny another angler access to a swim other than the one he/she is currently fishing. The Committee hopes that good manners and common courtesy would prevail in these circumstances