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So that is the closest Neil?

So....how close to the sea can Barbel be caught?? :confused:

thanks John - so would the barbel higher up be influenced by saltwater and if so are they any different strains from those barbel caught in say the Teme?

Ok lets kick off with a disclaimer! Not looking to fish the Tidal Trent but have a few questions. This may be a very stupid question but i have never fished the tidal Trent - apologies in advance for this simplistic approach. I have a few but daren't ask them all at the same time - will make...

Which river Alex?

Over what period would you guys leave a swim before putting hook bait in?

Cheers.

Adrian - the bait and wait method - i presume this applies to maggots - do you just keep pumping the maggots in with a feeder/bait dropper?

:rolleyes: I realised that - perhaps my surprise was not well worded but 10 pints of maggots along with other tackle/bait - heavy trip.

How do you carry 10 pints of maggots to the rivers edge :eek:

I read more and more that Barbel seem to like Maggots esp at the early part of the season. Can i ask how those who fish with them do so? Do you use Fake on a hair and real in the feeder Real Maggots direct onto a size 10/12 hook (if so how many) Do you try and glue real ones to a...

wholeheartedly agree Derek - there are genuinely a few top blokes on here and steve is one - I (because of a young family and work commitments) don't get out as much as most but whenever i do Steve/they are only too pleased to offer advice on stretches and even pegs (although i never turn down...

i'd take you on no problem.............. well if I hadn't broken my little toe ;)

That explains why that photo has been on the home page for so bloody long then! Anyhow - Scuba whats your views as a Moderator on these Hummingbird Smartcast/Fishfinder things :D

:eek: How bloody big are these fish??

Dean that is so last year :rolleyes: Real "Barblers" have moved onto this

Thanks Richard - believe it or not that is exactly what i thought :D BUT...... is there any point in getting wading boots or a cheap pair of walking boots? what about cleated sole boots?

Stupid Question Time! I have used Neoprenes for some time and yep they make you sweat for sure. but i don't use chest ones so can roll them down and walk - not to bad that way...... but these breathables with what appear in magazines to have stocking feet needs wading boots right? - I...

:D I used to take my dog out to the boozer regularly.......never paid for a round tho couldn't get his paw in his pocket.

:D Really Hatter call that a dog......................? ;) Easy way to resolve it.......disguise the dog - no-one will know ;) or even or dare we suggest Problem solved.