New barbel record on the River Anker

THE River Anker barbel record has been beaten following the capture of this 16lb 2oz specimen. It fell to Warwickshire all-rounder Adrian Busby, who battled the impressive fish for nearly 20 minutes after it picked up his trout pellet hookbait.

It beats the old best for the waterway by 4oz.

“I’m blown away by this fish because it’s so rare for this river,” said a delighted Adrian.

“In seven years of fishing the Anker, I’ve only managed to catch 11 barbel, but this catch has made all that effort worth it.”

Adrian Busby and the new River Anker record barbel at 16lb 2oz