Woody Debris

A perfect barbel fishing swim (right).  The overhanging trees and the woody debris in the water will attract barbel and chub.  Underwater, the woody debris provides shelter and shade and

Woody Debris Pt1 - What is it and why we like it.

You do not need to be a barbel angler for very long to work out that barbel like trees. Willows overhanging a steady glide make a classic barbel swim

Barbel Friendly Farming.

If you think that is a daft title, try thinking about the opposite; just how many examples of barbel-unfriendly farming have you seen?

Never mind the sight of dead fish

Plantwise Campaign

The Plant Wise campaign is a government and industry initiative to prevent the unwanted introduction of aquatic plants into the UK.  The Plant Wise campaign can be found on

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is the main UK body for the ornamental aquatic trade.

The main OATA web site can be found by clicking the image above and below are some further, more direct