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This has probably been asked before so forgive me if it has but what is the best way to position the rod when feeder or ledgering on a river? I have pretty much always fished my rod pointing slightly upstream just enough so I have an unrestricted view of the tip. Recently I read online that...

Bought a pack of this garlic sausage looks and smells the part for fishing for barbel, looked online and Morrisons list It at £1.67 for a 400g pack got to be serious contender against the ever popular garlic spam. Apparently they do a stronger version but I have to say the standard stuff smells...

I probably have more rods than I really need but was considering buying a 13ft barbel rod three piece,reason being I would like a rod that Is short enough when broken down to fit easily In my car when I am on holiday. Also I would like the option of using the rod for float fishing In relatively...

I am considering using a smallish block end swimfeeder containing a small number of the large elips pellets and some paste to create flavour trail of attraction In the swim. I am fishing stretches with low stock levels of barbel and In the faster flowing swims I am concerned that any bait...

Tried a roving approach first time for a very long time took my super light weight chair, but found It a bit of a hinderance to carry. Tried sitting on my unhooking mat and thats no good either my knees wont take It anymore:( Does anyone have any suggestions for a comfortable seating...

Whats the best knot for tying a loop in braided lines I have used a simple double overhand loop knot or a figure of eight loop, this Is In monofilament line and apparently both these knots give poor knot strength In mono. But what loop knots do barbel anglers use when using braided hook...

What size lead weight should I be using for tip fishing on small rivers where a short cast Is required into relatively shallow water? I read In a well known barbel anglers book that he recommended a one and a half ounce minimum but I am not sure if this information was directed primarily...

Found this on youtube its a video of a French guy describing his barbel fishing method, I think you may find it interesting If not a little unusual. I dont know how to post a link so If you google "Thats French fishing Barbel " you should find It Ok. The chap has a few other fishing videos on...

Went to my local supplier for a stock of hemp today and was told the price Is set to rocket! Was looking for about 12 to 15 kilo bag but they only had 2.5 kilo bags or 25 kilo was offered two by 2.5 bags for £11 or four for £20 or a 25kilo bag for £35. Was told when the current stock has gone...

Has anyone used or had any success using shrimps as bait either pink or brown shrimps shell on or shelled? I ask becauce In the eighties myself and a few friends fished the Trent at long Higgin and I clearly remember a local guy fishing the stretch who used shrimps as bait and was renowned for...

Whats the best way to set up with two rods to avoid tangles and minimise problems landing fish. I normaly fish one rod targeting barbel and the other rod as a more general rod set up with multi species In mind to catch pretty much anything that swims, well thats the plan anyway. I am fishing...

Had a few fish on garlic flavoured pellets so I thought why not boost my pellets with some garlic oil,make your own garlic oil I thought cant be that difficult to infuse some oil of choice with fresh garlic. Take my advise and DO NOT TRY THIS WHATEVER YOU DO !!!!!! you could end up being...

HI anyone own or know anything about these old rods I have one In very good condition would it serve a purpose for barbel on the trent?

Anyone got any views on these? I have a korum one that I quite like but looking for a larger size maybe the wychwood folding specimen net any ideas comments or would I be better served with a fixed frame spoon In a big size?:D

Been using long hooklinks lately and have had a few issues casting Ie 5/ 6 foot long jobs,dont seem to have any control what so ever any tips for shortening link prior to cast dont want to be messing with pva. Banks I fish are well overgrown and I have hooked my umbrella a couple of times ok up...

Was wondering what Is the smallest pellets any of you might use on a hair rig, bearing In mind small baits are advised for low clear rivers. I fished a stretch close to south Muskham on the trent today and after 3 biteless hours with pellets from 15mm down to 8mm decided to go down to an even...

I have purchased a small selection of these to try out as the idea looks good nice low profile and available In a decent weight range. However the small size Is a bit smaller than I was expecting and the large Isnt really that large, but I dare say they will have there uses. Oh and they are...

HI I have not done much barbel fishing In fact today was only my third this season so far three fish from three sessions a two fish on the non tidal a blank on the non tidal and a single fish today on the tidal trent that Is. I am having a few issues ie under gunned tackle, how to and how much...

As per title are these any good anyone own fish with one ?

HI just recieved my order from Andy have to say they are well made super fast delivery, not had chance to use them yet but I do have one slight concern. I must say that when i looked at the feeders on Andys site I thought the link on the feeder was a little long, why would that be a problem...