14lb 2oz barbel falls in huge warks avon haul

Lewis Richards enjoyed a specimen session to remember on the Warwickshire Avon after banking this stunning 14lb 2oz barbel.

The fish is a new personal best for the Birmingham-based angler, and it came during a dream trip when Lewis landed nine barbel in total, including four other doubles to 13lb 4oz.

He said: “I was over the moon with it, as it’s an absolute beaut for the Warwickshire Avon. 

“All the fish fell to Korum running rig kits with an 18ins hooklink incorporating a size 8 Korda Wide Gape hook with stripped-back Korda Semi-Stiff coated braid.”

Lewis fished a 3oz open-ended feeder filled with a mixture of crushed Spotted Fin Smokey Jack Pillows, 6mm pellets and groundbait of the same flavour, as well as hemp. The mix was then soaked in a Smokey Jack glug.