How far up the Ure would you expect to find barbel?

I have access to a beat above Masham - are they found this far up-river?

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You might find the answer by posting a message on here.

Mike

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I have caught Barbel on the fly around the Wath area, they are reasonably plentiful. Some very old, wily big fish in that area, I managed one of over ten ponds on a czech nymph a few years ago. Can still remember the state of my underpants after landing it!!!!!

Oh I can well imagine Nick!

Where abouts is Wath? The water I have access to is just above Masham and although I would be mostly nymphing for grayling, my club does permit 'swimming the worm' in winter. It just got me wondering you know.....

Matt

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Thanks Mike - very interesting

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You will find barbel all the way up to Redmire; one of biggest I have ever seen was about 2 miles above Wensley.Brian Morland caught a 14 back in the 70s in Masham area.

Hi Matt,

There should be barbel through that area, it will just be a matter of finding them.

Why the Ure when you have the Ribble on your doorstep?