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That ia a very sensible attitude. I like your approach. 👍

Someone on another site recently described catching a Throop Barbel as 'The Holy Grail'. How sad is that that such a famous, once prolific fishery has come to that. There a few there, don't get me wrong but it's generally the locals that can fish regularly and walk the banks to find them that...

Yes I share your worries. The real problem as I see it is that Barbel are a a species in decline in many rivers systems. Famous rivers like the Kennet, Hants Avon and Dorset Stour are a mere shadow of what they were. With poor water quality and lack of recruitment it is difficult to see them...

He doesn't make that anymore ( or didnt). ASAP is the nearest ( or was).

You could tape over the joint perhaps? Not quite so permanent as gluing.

This is the nearest I got to taking any photos last week.

John. When I was in Bewdley Tackle the other day I bought some dead cow weights that are quite interesting. You nay have seen them? Anyway, you remove the strip of lead on the feeder and fix one in its place so no additional leads. They are angled and the thinking behind it is that they lift off...

Good tip!

Yes. That was my feeling in it. Thanks Cliff

I have to say that it is a long time since I used feeders on the usual waters I fish for Barbel. A recent trip to the Severn had me clipping on a 'Black Cap' more out of curiosity than anything else. This is of course a popular tactic on the middle Severn and the chap who kindly took me to one...

CC Moore do it. Not the biggest but good quality. God Hemp is so dear now though!

I am not even sure resting a Barbel in the net in the margins of a very warm river is any good either. I do wonder, within reason, whether you are better off letting them get back out in the flow in deeper water. Clearly if the fish is that knackered that you can't do that then you have a real...

Another vote for the 4 turn water knot. In the event of a breakage on a snag I have never had one fail. The figure of 8 knot used for the loop to attach the hooklink to a quick change swivel and the main line is where it breaks. Similarly, a double grinner is also very reliable. 👍

Interesting post. I think that is a very real issue on today's heavily pressured swims. If you have the luxury of plenty of Barbel it is probably not so significant but realistically, back in the real world, you are not likely to be fishing for many fish. Of course, what can you do if they've...

Keith. Looks like you're staying the other side of the river to where I go. I come up about 3 - 4 times a season from south coast but stay in Highley at the Ship Inn. Another vote for Arley. It can be a very popular stretch though. It's a faff changing sides of the river because you either have...

in fast flows fishing small hooks and it copes fine with care. I don't like the handle much though and feel the butt eye is too near the reel. I'm never satisfied! 😅

The 1 1/4 lb Drennan twin tip duo will comfortably cover what you want. Its not a bad rod at all and I use mine for Chub abd Perch. I've had Chub to 6 plus using the straight tip rather than the quiver I fast

Have a look at the thread on combi links. Drennan Gravel braid is good and reliable. It is thin though I'm not convinced that's always a good idea where you have lots of rocks etc. The Bank tackle 15lb braid I have also used without problems and is thicker but supple in 15lb. Not the one that...