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Does it really matter?? Matching the hook size to the bait size usually results in a decent hook hold.... Paul

I couldn't make the talk in Tewkesbury....work always seems to get in the way !!! Anyway, I always store my baits in dry rice....takes away ALL the excess moisture leaving a nice hard bait - Perfect :) I do like the idea though, of garlic and salt?? Paul

Not in the market myself but would need more in the way of asking price if I were ?? Paul

IMO, Barbel will eat just about anything they can get in their mouth....If you can feed them up without scaring them and gain their confidence. In the clear Teme water I use loads of feed items so I can see when they have thrown caution to the wind before I put a bait in....on the deeper...

Neil, No problems mucker....more Goldfish will soon fill the gaps :) Paul

Titus, You're probably old enough to have the original in stone tablets mucker:) :) :)

Neil, I have an empty pond after the winter freeze...are these free to a good home? Paul

Tom, Yup, when I make baits that's what I do....I also boil my baits up in the water I drain off my hempseed after cooking ;) Not sure if it helps either way really?? but surely can't do any harm at all.... Paul

I managed a couple of Barbel and some Bream on the last day out on the Lower 7rn....lovely :) Paul

This should do it.... http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRwMJkgDaIQN_1bpQydWmPF96VoLaq3GX7bFeYGBBPWU4t6fc1_ In reality, Barbel are pretty simple creatures that are often fairly simple to outwit....even for me sometimes:o:o Be stealthy, put some food in and wait before putting...

Mic, PM inbound mucker;) Paul

I had an email recently regarding a link between tinned meats and swine flu.... ....soon realised it was only spam though and deleted it

I NEVER venture out after Barbel without some Barbel Bomb powder....dampened down and used as loose feed, dropperred or in a feeder it has produced the most pronounced feeding response I've seen to date. Paul

Adrian, Professor, I now see why the syndi runs on Tea. I never knew there was so much science involved:D:D:D Paul

Welcome aboard Ben :) Paul

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James, I know a mate of mine has a complete rod that he's looking to sell, I'll PM his contact details. Paul

Keith, Arrived this morning....pleasure doing business mucker ;) Paul

Keith, Although I've already said "WOW" earlier in this thread....Can I just say "WOW" again?:eek: All those who've caught a 13+ Barbel on float tackle, form a queue... ...anyone?? Paul

Wow....