The Barbel Society is staging its 17th annual Barbel Show at the Barcelo Hinckley Island Hotel, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 3JA on Sunday 03 June from 9am to 5pm.
Guest speakers this year are:
John Wilson
Will have an hour to tell us all about his fishing exploits and accounts of his big mahseer in particular; John will also be available in the trade room for book signing and a chat.
Dave Harrell
Dave will give an hour of fascinating insight explaining river float fishing for barbel. Dave will also be available for a chat and to sell his fine range of floats in the trade room.
Phil Smith
Will present an interesting and topical presentation and will also be in the trade room for the sale of his book and signing.
The Avon Roach Project
Are present and will be giving an enthusiastic update on the progress of re-seeding the roach population of the Hampshire Avon.
Peter Wheat
Peter will be in attendance all day and will make a presentation of a Barbel Society annual award to a Society member.
Pallatrax
Will give a short presentation on the use of their products.
Also in attendance will be: Fred Crouch, Steve Pope, Pete Reading, Len Arbery, Bob Buteux, Tony Miles and many other angling luminaries, too numerous to mention.
The trade room will be open from 8:30am with many tables including:
Free Spirit, Stapeley Angling Centre, Pallatrax, Hinders, Black Country Baits and many more! The official barbel river records will also be available to view.
Tickets are only available in advance for £10 and can be purchased by post to:
The Barbel Society 7 Abbots Close Purbrook Hants PO7 5ET with cheques payable to the Barbel Society (Please include a stamped addressed envelope).
Alternatively they can be purchased though the Society’s website HERE using PayPal.
