BEAT 3A
BEAT 3 (A) K & A Canal (910yrds)
POST CODE RG2 0RP
From Junction 11 of M4 follow A33 to Reading, go past the Madjeski Stadium, past B & Q on left, through traffic lights, then 1st left signposted Civic Amenity Site (tip). Opposite site entrance turn right, down lane, public car park at end of lane.
A typical canal section which opens to the Kennet at both ends. Very good Roach and Perch populations, followed by Gudgeon and Dace. Can produce very good bags of Chub from time to time and of late Bream are making an appearance. Has about 16 swims and is often allocated with Beat 3 (B). Best fished when river in flood.
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BEAT 3B
Venue 710yrds in total length.
POST CODE RG2 0RP
From Junction 11 of M4 follow A33 to Reading, go past the Madjeski Stadium, past B & Q on left, through traffic lights, then 1st left signposted Civic Amenity Site (tip). Opposite site entrance turn right, down lane, public car park at end of lane. This backwater has about 22 swims. Altough not pleasing on the eye this is a very prolific venue, with very large bags of Barbel Chub, Roach and Perch. Last season saw Barbel approaching 16lbs and Chub to 7lbs plus.
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POST CODE RG2 0HP
1350 yards total length
From Junction 11 of M4 follow A33 to Reading, go past the Madjeski Stadium, past B & Q on left, through traffic lights, then 1st left signposted Civic Amenity Site (tip). Opposite site entrance turn right, down lane, public car park at end of lane. Also some limited roadside parking at Waterworks entrance next roundabout on A33
Particularly noted for the swims in and around the confluence with Foundry Brook, where exceptional bags of Bream can be taken, with the occasional Carp. An excellent venue, often allocated with Beat 4(B). last season saw large Chub and Barbel being caught.
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POST CODE RG2 0JZ
1300 yards in total length
From Junction 11 of M4 follow A33 to Reading, then follow A4 Newbury, at traffic lights turn right then 1st left or right to park on roadside adjacent to River Kennet. Can also be accessed from Beat 4 but a long walk. No car park provided, side of road parking only.
Takes about 40 pegs, and at the downstream end, is the nearest point we get to Reading town centre (the venue ending at County Lock where shopping trolleys are the main bag !) Upstream from the pathway under the Inner Distribution Road, there is a phenomenal Perch population, with quality Roach and Gudgeon in quantity. Some swims up from the Berkeley Avenue Road Bridge produce regular Chub with the occasional Barbel.
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POST CODE (CUNNING MAN) RG30 3RB
Venue 570 yards in total length
Leave M4 Junction 12, on A4 to Reading, dual carriageway ends at 1st roundabout, carry on through next section of dual carriageway, past Lidl on right, 2nd traffic lights (George and Dragon Pub), turn right on to Burghfield Road. Over railway and canal/river, Cunning Man Pub on righthand side.
A continuation upstream of the river section. In late 1994 and early 1995, we experienced a problem with low flows emanating from interference with a weir at the upstream end, where water was being diverted to a private fishery ( at which time there was a significant migration of the fish stock). Following complaints, the NRA re-engineered the weir to make this impossible. The venue was restocked and is now a good general pleasure fishery.
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POST CODE RG30 3RB
570 yards total length
Leave M4 Junction 12, on A4 to Reading, dual carriageway ends at 1st roundabout, carry on through next section of dual carriageway, past Reg Vardy Ford on right, 2nd traffic lights (George and Dragon Pub), turn right on to Burghfield Road. Over railway and canal/river, Cunning Man Pub on righthand side.
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POSTCODE RG30 3TA
Venue 1790 yards in total
Leave M4 Junction 12, on A4 to Reading, dual carriageway ends at 1st roundabout, carry on through next section of dual carriageway, past Reg Vardy Ford on right, 2nd traffic lights (George and Dragon Pub), turn right on to Burghfield Road. Over railway and canal/river, past Cunning Man Pub take next right (Mill Road), follow this until row of cottages in front, turn right over little bridge then through combination lock gate, gravel road down to river, car parking on right.
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An excellent mixed venue with a large Barbel population on the upstream end (Arrowhead) with the deeper downstream end holding good numbers of quality Bream. Chub are in good numbers all the way through the venue and 7lb plus specimens are not unusual.
POSTCODE RG30 3UN
From Junction 11 of M4 take A33 towards Basingstoke. First roundabout take 3rd exit and then 2nd right, continue towards Pingewood over M4 to traffic lights, over railway bridge and Cottage Lane is first road on the right. Or from Burghfield Road see Farnham Flint Venue. Car Park on venue.
This is a complex of four Lakes all around the 2 acres in size.. Lake 1 is well stocked with carp up to 15lbs. Lake 2 is a specimen lake with carp to 30lbs and is ideal for the carp angler who does not want to night fish. Lakes 3 & 4 are mixed fisheries which have received a stocking of 5000 Roach,Rudd & Perch with additional stockings of Crucian Carp, Bream& Tench to supplement the existing stock.
Lakes 1 & 2 are our most prolific non-specimen group Carp waters and would ideally suit the novice Carp angler.
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POST CODE RG7 4HG
Venue 1085 yards in total length.
Follow A4 Newbury from Junction 12 M4 over two roundabouts, just before dual carriageway and opposite the Winning Hand Pub, turn left, go over canal and river, car park on left.
This is a true canal type section of 38 swims, separated by Towney Bridge (unusable). It is an excellent mixed fishery with a heavy small fish population, but also has good Bream, Tench and Crucian Carp. Best match winning weight has been 14.0.0.
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POSTCODE RG30 3UW
From Junction 11 of M4 take A33 towards Basingstoke. First roundabout take 3rd exit and then 2nd right, continue towards Pingewood over M4 to traffic lights, over railway bridge past Cottage Lane on right, car park gate is on right hand side. . Or from Burghfield Road see Farnham Flint. Car Park on Farnham Flint Venue.
A 47 acre lake adjacent to our Farnham Flint Lake and match headquarters. this water holds very large fish ( the once British National Bream record fish 0f 16lb 9oz was caught here, and recently the carcass of a bream that died of natural causes was recovered which had exceeded 20 lbs. !). Two Bream were taken in the 2004 -05 season at 16lbs plus (see picture below). Carp are present in the 40 lb. plus class and there are heavyweights in other species, notably Pike and Roach.
Be warned though, it is a hard water and demands a patient approach, which can be extremely well rewarded. Weed growth is a problem in the summer but we are searching for methods of control.
This venue is open for night fishing to holders of a Specimen Group supplementary permit
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From Junction 11 of M4 take A33 towards Basingstoke. 1st roundabout take 3rd exit and then 2nd right, continue towards Pingewood over M4 to traffic lights, over railway bridge past Cottage Lane on right, car park gate is on right hand side. 2nd car park in Searles Farm Lane. Venue can also be accessed from Burghfield Road Take Pingewood Road opposite Cunning Man (see Burghfield River) Turn left at T junction Searles Farm Lane is first on left.
A lake of some 42 acres, it is also the Match Headquarters for our monthly R & D A A matches. There is a very large car park, with a separate parking area for the disabled, alongside three specially constructed concrete platforms, approached by ramps, with secure railings. There is also a secure palisade fenced car park for peace of mind. Access to this car park can be purchased for an additional £5.00 per season with a one of payment for the purchase of a key for an additional £5.00 The lake contains a large head of fish including Carp, Tench and Bream .
This venue is open for night fishing to holders of a Specimen Group supplementary permit
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POSTCODE SN8 3JY
Venue 2820 yards in total length.
Leave M4 at junction 14 and travel on A338 towards Hungerford where it joins the A4. Turn right on A4 towards Marlborough . Venue is on left hand side as you enter Froxfield village.
RDAA’S premier Canal venue, nearly 3000 metres in total, fishes the year round. Matches are producing 20lb plus of mainly Roach Perch and Skimmers with larger Bream and Tench possible all through the venue. Suffered from dredging, bankside bushes and trees cut back and the building of a new marina in 2007-08. Already showing signs that it has recovered from this.
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POSTCODE RG14 2QG
Leaving Newbury on A4 towards Reading, approaching Thatcham turn right at traffic lights into Hambridge Road. The RDAA car park is 50 yards on left hand side.
This is a lovely venue of some 14 acres, an idyllic summer venue, ringed by mature trees and bushes, constantly refreshed by the Moor Stream, which runs through it. The lake contains a good head of mature Carp, with good secondary and tertiary groups, and many other species, particularly good Tench.
Night fishing is allowed on this venue on Senior permit only
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Follow A4 toward Reading from junction 12 of M4, over first roundabout, over next roundabout and through traffic lights on to dual carriageway and turn right at traffic lights. Turn right at mini roundabout on to The Chase. First left is Mill Lane but limited roadside parking, or follow The Chase and turn left into Cambrian Way, follow footpath at rear of houses and over bridge to venue.
A quiet, narrow water. Fish sensitive to bankside movements. Mainly Roach and Chub with the occasional Barbel.
Hayrick Meadow
Follow directions for Calcot venue, park and walk across Hisseys Bridge and across Hayrick meadow to venue Fishing on the North bankside between the M4 and the Arrowhead is prohibited due to gravel extraction.
An excellent stalking water with specimen Chub and Barbel to be found for the careful Angler.
POSTCODE RG2 6GP
Situated in the centre of the new Hi-Tec Green Park This lake has been part of our portfolio for several years and has proved a great hit with our members. 11 acres in size the venue comprises of fishing platforms, secure parking with 24 hour security and toilet facilities.A must for the angler whose first thought is will my car be safe.Telephone booking in advance is required, fishing is now allowed from 7.00am till 11pm seven days a week.
No matches or dogs on the venue
POST CODE RG7 5HH
Venue 1916 yards in total length
Follow A4 Newbury from Junction 12 M4 at second roundabout turn left into Wigmore Lane, park adjacent to conifer hedge on left hand side. For western end of venue continue over second roundabout on A4 and take the next turning left, over river and public car park on right hand side.
Follow A4 Newbury from Junction 12 M4 at second roundabout turn left into Wigmore Lane, park adjacent to conifer hedge on left hand side. For western end of venue continue over second roundabout on A4 and take the next turning left, over river and public car park on right hand side.
From Sulhampstead Road bridge downstream to confluence with Kennet and Avon Canal at Sulhampstead lock.
Match sections are shown as red, yellow and blue. Pegs will be indicated by coloured markers. Venue is nearly 2000mtrs.long in total.
Is divided into three sections , each of about 25 swims, so as to enable us to leave one or two sections available each weekend on this fine water for the pleasure angler. This venue holds the current RDAA records for Barbel and Brown Trout.
NO NIGHT FISHING OR UNACCOMPANIED DAY TICKETS
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POSTCODE RG4 7TR
Venue 1700 yards in total length
Follow signs through Reading for Caversham, cross River Thames, turn left at traffic lights on to A4074 (Woodcote). Carry on up hill and out of built up area. Turn left opposite Pack Saddle Inn and follow signs to Mapledurham House. Follow road downhill into village. As you enter the village the access road is on the right hand side through locked combination gate. Follow track to river and park by the weir.
Superb location upstream from Town, of over 70 swims available, . Roach, Perch, Bream Chub and Dace with the odd Tench are main species. Very variable, Can be sluggish or pacey within the same day. Boat traffic in the summer can be a problem, particularly on the bends. Day or hourly leased boats in the hands of tyro boatmen are no respecters of swims ( or of other boats!)
Beat 1 is probably best fished from the woods at far end upstream of the venue as during summer quite a few boats are moored in the downsteam part.
NIGHT FISHING ON BEAT1 ONLY IS ALLOWED ON SENIOR PERMIT BUT MUST BE PREBOOKED BY PHONE (FULL NIGHT FISHING RULES ARE ON THE FORUM UNDER THAMES).
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NO UNACCOMPANIED DAY TICKETS
POSTCODE RG7 5XA
Venue 1170 yards in total length.
From Junction 12 M4 take A4 towards Newbury, continue for 4 miles to roundabout with A340 Aldermaston. Continue on A4, through Woolhampton Village and in 2 miles turn left signposted Brimpton. Venue on left.
An unusual venue, which at the downstream end, is fished on the North bank, changing over at Heales Lock to the South bank. A typical canal fishery with a good head of Roach, Perch and Gudgeon, well backed by Bream, and Chub with some Tench. An average winning weight in summer is 7.4.0. and over the Winter 3.13.4. and will usually include some of the 'biggies'.
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POSTCODE RG9 3BG
Venue 1030 yards in total length
Take the A4155 from Henley towards Marlow.
Upstream Section :- Go into Mill End (30mph restriction) 100 yards past the left hand turn to Hambleden turn right into Ferry Road and gate into venue is in front of you, park just inside gate and if wet park on side of road to the left.
Downstream Section :- Go through Mill End (30mph restriction) and after 1/2 mile take the first right down a concrete road. Follow the concrete road past pumping station on right and continue towards river past second pumping station and park adjacent to third pumping station. The venue is around 630 metres in length and runs from car park fence upstream to Hambleden Place.
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POSTCODE RG30 3TA
Leave M4 Junction 12, on A4 to Reading, dual carriageway ends at 1st roundabout, carry on through next section of dual carriageway, past Reg Vardy Ford on right, 2nd traffic lights (George and Dragon Pub), turn right on to Burghfield Road. Over railway and canal/river, past Cunning Man Pub take next right (Mill Road), follow this until row of cottages in front, turn right over little bridge then through combination lock gate, pass the ski club on the left and the venue is on your right. Recognised for it's specimen Tench catches.
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POSTCODE RG4 7TR
Venue 760 yards in total length
New Farm is situated downstream of Mapledurham House.
. Follow instructions for Mapledurham Estate and approx. half a mile down road to Mapledurham village turn left by wooden barn on left hand side of road. Keep on concrete road and follow R&DAA signs. There is a car park adjacent to the river but this may not be accessible during wet periods, check before driving down and if too wet park in car park just inside field. This venue has received little activity for several years due to no parking or access so could throw up some shocks for the coming season.
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POSTCODE OX29 5AT
Venue 1580 yards in total length.
From Kingston Bagpuize on the A415 towards Witney at the Rose Revived P/H turn right into Moreton Lane. Continue into Northmoor village and turn right at the T junction toward Standlake 600 metres turn right to Ferryman P/H. The B Section gate is 300 metres before the turn on right hand side.
This is one of the top sections on the Upper Thames. A large shoal of Bream patrol, Chub, Barbel and the usual river fish are to be found, including the odd Trout from time to time. The venue has 85 swims, with car parking facilities at both ends of the venue. We allow its use in Nationals on the Thames, and if not inconvenient to our members, for the Thames Championship. At the upstream end, the Ferryman's Inn has an Anglers Bar ( Wellies allowed ), and can accommodate 6/8 anglers overnight ( providing the wellies are taken off ).
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From Junction 11 of M4 take A33 towards Basingstoke. 1st roundabout take 3rd exit and then 2nd right, continue towards Pingewood over M4 to traffic lights, over railway bridge past Cottage Lane on right, car park gate is on right hand side. Pool is situated between Farnham Flint and Englefield Lagoon.
This venue is open for night fishing to holders of a Specimen Group (part of Farnham Flint) supplementary permit
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Venue is a long walk and can be approached from the Lower Benyons venue.
Ideal stalking venue with specimen Barbel and Chub present. Fairly overgrown and narrow but has the results for the angler who wants a challenge.
POSTCODE RG7 4LL
Venue 660 yards in total length
From Junction 12 M4 take A4 towards Newbury, continue for 4 miles to roundabout with A340 Aldermaston. Turn left on this road , into Aldermaston village and turn left into Fishermans Lane.
No car park is provided here, parking only in Fishermans Lane which is an unmade road. A fairly lengthy walk to the river, look for RDAA signs.
Never allocated for match fishing, access is only via Fisherman's Lane from Aldermaston, and adjoins the much publicised Day Ticket water at Aldermaston Mill. A very deep slow moving section, it has a good population of large Barbel, which are not easy to catch, but when they do, look out....
Night fishing is allowed on this venue on Senior Permit
POST CODE RG7 4HY
Venue 1040 yards in total length.
Follow A4 Newbury from Junction 12 M4 over two roundabouts, on to dual carriageway turn left at Courtyard Hotel signposted Padworth. Over railway and canal bridges and RDAA car park is on left just after swing bridge. Overspill car parking in Community Centre just before swing bridge. Also lay by parking on A4, use footpath to bottom of venue.
This is a true canal type section of 38 swims, separated by Towney Bridge (unusable). It is an excellent mixed fishery with a heavy small fish population, but also has good Bream, Tench and Crucian Carp. Best winning weights was 19.4.0.
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POSTCODE RG30 3UN
From Junction 11 of M4 take A33 towards Basingstoke. 1st roundabout take 3rd exit, then 2nd right, continue towards Pingewood over M4 to traffic lights, over railway bridge past Cottage Lane on right, past entrance on left to Hanover International Hotel, next gate on left hand side (Avago). Venue can also be accessed from Burghfield Road Take Pingewood Road opposite Cunning Man (see Burghfield River) Turn left at T junction Venue is on the right hand side.
This is rapidly becoming a sought after water after Terry Hearn featured it in 2004-05 season as the Berkshire Pit in his Carp supplement to the Angling Times. Unfortunately the fish known as "Jockey" died soon after but he is now followed by another heavyweight in "The Brute" . Also carries a high stock of 30's and 40's with plenty of 20lb plus fish. Several anglers have also experienced 100lb Bream bags during the same season. Large Tench also reside here but are rarely fished for.
This venue is open for night fishing to holders of a Specimen Group supplementary permit
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POSTCODE RG7 4LQ
Venue 1770 yards in total length.
From Junction 12 M4 take A4 towards Newbury, continue for 4 miles to roundabout with A340 Aldermaston. Continue on A4, take 2nd left Frouds Lane.Car Park :- Fenced and gated car park on left just before canal bridge in Frouds Lane from A4.
Starts upstream of Aldermaston Lock and continues to the confluence with the R. Kennet. An under fished water, which can produce good weights, often better in Winter. You will need on average 6/7 lbs. in Summer, and 8/9 lbs. in Winter to be in the frame, but will often need twice that. Roach, Perch, Tench and Chub with some Bream and Dace.
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POSTCODE OX1 5RP
Venue 1 Kilometre in total length
NO CLOSE SEASON FISHING
This is a brand new venue for 2010-11 season and one that we believe will become very popular with our members. It is a backwater of the Thames and as such will be free of boat traffic due to the weir midway along the venue.
From the junction of Oxford By Pass with A34 follow sign to City Centre and turn right to Kennington and follow road through the village and turn left into Sandford Lane, go past Industrial site and park in car park at end of lane.
Please report all catches so we can judge the continuation of the lease for further seasons.
NIGHT FISHING ALLOWED ON SENIOR PERMIT ONLY
MAX. STAY 2 NIGHTS, NO RETURN IN SEVEN DAYS
POSTCODE RG4 6TU
From A4 at Charvil follow B478 through Sonning village, over River Thames. Turn left at next mini roundabout, follow road around to the right and turn left into venue through combination locked gate. Car park on right just after gate or follow road to car park just before Sailing Club. Can also be accessed from Reading – Henley road A4155 and turn right at mini roundabout on B478
The Lake is very sizeable and holds an immense head of Bream , which patrol in large shoals. A good head of Tench and numbers of large Perch are also prominent and a significant number of large Carp, 52lbs Mirror caught May 2000 . Quite popular with our Pike fishing fraternity in the colder months, on its day can produce huge bags, but the problem is, are the fish anywhere near you?
Not a fair match venue, so very rarely allocated.
Disabled members should fish the small water linked to the main lake, the car parking is just on the right as you enter the venue, and you can virtually fish from the back of the car - a very productive area, in which no one should ever blank.
The venue is open for night fishing to holders of a Specimen Group supplementary permit
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POSTCODE RG4 6TU
Venue 1450 yards in total
From A4 at Charvil follow B478 through Sonning village, over River Thames. Turn left at next mini roundabout, follow
road around to the right and turn left into venue through combination locked gate. Car park on right just after gate or follow road to car park just before Sailing Club. Can also be accessed from Reading – Henley road A4155 and turn right at mini roundabout on B478.
The River areas are excellent for pleasure fishing, but is not suitable for match fishing as overhead power lines abound, and the swims are in small blocks. A number of members swear by it, and have this as a first choice venue.
Disabled members should fish the small water linked to the main lake, the car parking is just on the right as you enter the venue, and you can virtually fish from the back of the car - a very productive area, in which no one should ever blank.
This venue (but not downstream of the weir) is open for night fishing to holders of a Specimen Group supplementary permit
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POSTCODE RG7 4BD
Venue 960 yards in total length.
Leave M4 Junction 12 on A4 to Newbury, turn left at 1st roundabout, right at next roundabout, right at next roundabout, left at next roundabout, over railway bridge towards Burghfield. Over river and canal, turn right into RDAA car park on right for the river or turn left after canal bridge into public car park for the canal.
Roach and perch throughout, with Tench in the A section.
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POSTCODE RG7 4BD
Venue 1270 yards in total
Leave M4 Junction 12 on A4 to Newbury, turn left at 1st roundabout, right at next roundabout, right at next roundabout, left at next roundabout, over railway bridge towards Burghfield. Over river and canal, turn right into RDAA car park on right for the river or turn left after canal bridge into public car park for the canal.
Large Barbel have been showing on the upstream end of the river in the past two seasons. Chub have always featured in large numbers and specimen Perch are present.
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NO NIGHT FISHING
POST CODE RG7 4HG
Venue 600 yardsin total length (double bank)
Follow A4 Newbury from Junction 12 M4 over two roundabouts, just before dual carriageway and opposite the Winning Hand Pub, turn left, go over canal and river, car park on left.
Car park at Ufton Bridge or the public car park at Tyle Mill bridge (see Lower Benyons).
About 25 swims from Sulhamstead Road Bridge up-stream to Ufton Road Bridge on both banks, excepting the privately owned Tyle Mill fishery. Deep and slow with plenty of cover for the double figure Barbel, which appear regularly. There is also a good head of Chub and Roach, and Winter Pike fishing is productive here. Our own private Car Park is adjacent to Ufton Bridge, with a Public Car Park alongside Sulhampstead Road Bridge which we feel should be left to the public in the Summer months, but is little used in the Winter.
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Large Barbel are being caught on this venue
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