FIVE VENUES TO TRY HARRY’S TACTICS

1 River Soar, Barrowupon- Soar, Leics

The Pilings stretch is home to a good head of barbel that can be caught at close range.

Tel: 01509 260610

2 River Nene, Peterborough

The Castor Backwater is home to a good head of double- figure barbel that can be fooled with pellets. Tel: 01733 380768

3 Warwickshire Avon, Evesham, Warwickshire

The Manor Farm stretch regularly produces big fish. Bait swims that have plenty of cover to find the barbel.

Tel: 01386 870039

4 Dorset Stour, Bournemouth, Dorset

Throop Fisheries regularly produces quality fish. Look for swims with a good flow and cover.

Tel: 01202 485169

5 River Dane, Middlewich, Cheshire

The free stretch is a good bet for a bite, with fish between 6lb and 12lb on the cards.

Tel: 01606 833853