RIVER GOLD: A PASSION FOR BARBEL. Compiled by Terry Theobald.

2023 1st edition. 4to (175 x 250mm). Pp255. Colour photographs. Light blue boards, spine and upper board titled in gilt. The rear of the dust-wrapper states "Limited edition." The publisher's website states that only 400 copies were printed.

"Thirty-five of the best barbel anglers in the country" give us the benefit of their thinking and experience. "The result is a compilation of stories covering a broad spectrum of angling for barbel. From small intimate Mill stretch of the Great Ouse, to pursuing the giant Comizo barbel of Spain, each chapter will take the reader on a new adventure in the quest for big barbel. The contributors share their knowlege, their tactics and the reasoning behind them," on a wide range of venues. Chapters include: Introduction; Two rivers; The challenges and rewards of the Tidal Trent; A 40 year obsession; Calverton barbel; King's Weir fishery; Flashes of gold on the Anker; Barbel fishing in the '80s; Great Ouse glory days; Moonlight serenade; Enjoy the journey; A little slice of heaven; A bewitching mistress; dove demons and friends; Taff jhourney and beyond; Dream big; Ouse barbel - the Kickles Farm / Adam's Mill era; Mersey me; The midnight millpool; Lost in France; In pursuit of Comizo; It's all about timing; Upper Loddon; Four seasons; Hard work but worth it; Time to time; Doubles and dreams; Dearne dreams; Changing of the guard; If Granddad could see me now; Nene gladiator; A long time coming; a gem of a river; A crazy decision; Crystal clear waters; Touching the void. Contributors include: Simon Baker; Julian Barnes; Lawrence Breakspear; Phil Buckingham; Alan Henshaw; Adrian Busby; Greg Buxton; Jamie Cartwright; Dave Chambers; John Clark; Kevin Clark; John Costello; Mark Dutton; Graham Edwards; Matt Fernandez; Tony Gibson; Jerry Gleeson; Steve Hare; Ade Kiddall; Andy Macgregor; John McGough; Neil Maidment; Gary Manders; Matt Marlow; Shaun Nurse; Ian Potts; Chris Quinn; Paul Rogers; Steve Russell; Phil Smith; Terry Theobald; Rob Thompson; Andrew Tredgett; Mark Woodage; Rob Young.