Barbel options for a less able angler ?

[David Hawkes]

Hi
A mate of mine is very keen on his barbel fishing but his COPD is now restricting his fishing. He loves the Wye but the often-steep banks are now getting too much for him to climb back up.

I'm therefore looking for venues within a reasonable distance of Hertfordshire where A) he will be in with a chance of catching barbel, B) has reasonably level banks or easy access into decent pegs, C) has car parking on or near the bank and D) is available on a day ticket (unless the club book fees are sensible for a pensioner). We don't mind driving a distance if there is easy access into pegs where he'll have a chance of catching.

I'd be very grateful for any ideas all you guys can offer.

Thanks in advance for your help and please pm me if you'd prefer.

Tight lines

David

 

[Paul Collins]

Sounds like Verulam angling club would be ideal. Check out their website. Marford or Leasey bridge would both suit. Fishers green too, not so prolific though.

 

[Dave Quinn]

Marford farm or leasey bridge would be perfect. Verulam is an excellent club with very helpful members. I can post something on their site if you like

 

[David Hawkes]

Paul & Dave

Thanks to both of you for the suggestions to date, which I'll take a look at with my mate.

Regards

David

 

[Tony Carter]

marford farm has stages/platforms but not sure about access to the field.....

 

[Chris Clement]

Upper benyons. river kennet. rdaa ticket, could fish out the back of the car if you so wished..

 

[Peter Robinson]

I've never fished Wye Lea, but friends have said there are dedicated disabled swims with platforms and nearby parking.It's also day ticket.It's the stretch between Backney and the upper boundary of Ross on Wye AC.Would be worth giving them a ring to confirm what's available.

 

[Sam Lloyd]

plenty of commercials are stocked with Barbel these days. close by parking, safe platforms etc.

 

[Neil Smart]

plenty of commercials are stocked with Barbel these days. close by parking, safe platforms etc.

He said his mate loves the Wye, so why would he want to fish for still water Barbel in a commercial?

 

[Sam Lloyd]

He said his mate loves the Wye, so why would he want to fish for still water Barbel in a commercial?

it wasn't necessarily an answer directly to the OP's preferences but meant as a general option to those who are less abled and want to catch barbel...