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There are Barbel all along this stretch both upstream to the Ship and Burts and down to Arley. It is though very rocky in places. The area opposite the BAA access is particularly rocky but there are decent numbers of Barbel. Upstream almost to the gate right next to the house is a good area.

Etienne. Famous Carp angler Rod Hutchinson swore by sprouted chickpeas. Soak them until they germinate then boil. They are supposed to be more attractive like this. If you are interested in experimenting with particles try and get hold of a copy of Rod's book 'the Carp strikes back'. I think it...

There is a school of thought that maintains Barbel will eat almost anything if you fish the right swims in the right place etc. Maybe an over simplification? If you fish over hemp I think there is some truth in that maybe? Personally though I always use a good proven bait and in sensible...

I know with Chub what can work is to bait an area then fish your hookbait away from that area. Barbel will sometimes hold back from the main baited area. Also just fishing singe hookbaits so as not to attract the Bream in numbers. If you can see the Barbel that is a big advantage of course...

If it were me I'd just concentrate on fishing as effectively fir the Barbel with good baits and rigs and just take the Bream as they come along. Bream will eat most of what a Barbel will. Trying too hard to avoid them will reduce your chances with the Barbel I think. Sounds to me like you're...

I think that is exactly where I am at Barry. Well put. I have recently joined a club that only allows 1 rod. It was a deliberate move in my part to avoid the circus. 👍

Now you've done it! 😅 You could argue about why we are feeding cyprinids high protein, oil rich food in the first place when their systems are not designed to cope with it. 👍

I do agree John. I bought some and they were pre-drilled. I'm not too bothered either way really. In the past I have literally covered a 12mm elipse pellet in superglue to avoid it being whittled away by small fish and still caught big Barbel on it. I use other pellets fir no other reason than...

Interesting John. I have not found that 3mm pellet band splits an 8mm pellet at all. They are though very fine but strong. I use the Guru ones. I haven't had any trouble at all.with the pellets or the band breaking or the pellets coming off.

I like a mix of Robin Red and Marine Halibut and often fish one of each in 8mm on the Severn. Dynamite are good as are the Severn Valley Products Ambush. They stink! ( Garlic). I fish them on a hair and tie in a 3mm bait band which I pull through both pellets then add a boilie stop. I think it...

Lee. I have personally never used either Tiger Nuts or other particles apart from Hemp, Tares and Sweetcorn. Those three alone have always done for me but I can confidently tell you that Tiger Nuts, Peanuts and Maples will all work. I know people that have used them successfully. I think all...

Thank you mate. 👍

Good information. Thanks Neil. I will definitely take a look tomorrow. 👍

He once said how he wasn't popular with the blank producers because he would reject many blanks for not being completely straight. Very fussy and it showed in the quality of his rods.

Who remembers the film with the naked canoeists? Still have one of his original carbon avons. Sad news.

If you have fairly wide feet or a high instep all the Vass waders and boots I have tried are an uncomfortable fit. They seem to taper in at the front and pinch my feet. If you buy a bigger size your feet just move around abd rub. Who wants to wear loads of thick socks?! Pity really as they are...

I agree that a moving bait can make all the difference. I can recall times when I had a swim full of Barbel but no takes. A lift of the lead or feeder allowing the bait to move and re-settle evoking an instant take. I think it's the movement and not the bait itself that matters as it has been...

Send him a message via his Facebook page Fiskys Fantastic Feeders and he will take it from there and tell you what to do Jeremy.

Another vote for pepperami. Caught some very good fish on it. Squeeze it and it oozes fat and oil, great for fishing but I won't eat it! One of my daughters, when she was tiny, loved the stuff and was always raiding my supply in the fridge! 😅

Ordered some. Thanks Mark.