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Hi, just wondering what people's preferences/experiences are of hook gapes, I've never used wide gape hooks, as I always think they will have more chance of snagging on things, I'd love to know any thoughts on this. Thanks Dave

Hi there, I'm interested to see if anyone on the site would consider car sharing to river venues? I live in the warrington/st helens area, and would be willing to car share to reduce fuel costs so that we can hopefully fish more often:) I'm a friendly guy who's passionate about barbel fishing. I...

I'm looking for some advice from you guys. I've just bought a pack of lone angler sausage sizzle squabs. I've never used these before and was wondering how you attach them to your hair rig. If you drill them yourself what diameter drill/tool would you use? Many thanks Dave

Does everybody take a chair with them when you go river fishing? I tend to find it too bulky to carry, especially on longer walks to the river. So I tend to use a waterproof padded mat to sit on. What about you guys?

Hi, I know it's a bit early but I was wondering if anybody knows about any upcoming fish-ins in 2014. Many thanks Dave

Hi, I was wondering if any of you guys know of any good day ticket stretches that produce barbel on the river ribble?

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience of fishing the hurst green stretch of the river ribble? It is a warrington aa stretch and I have never fished it before, any advice/tips would be much appreciated. Thanks Dave

Hi ive been looking on google maps and cannot seem to find anywhere to park up when you are fishing the river severn (danery stretch, BAA). Could anyone give some advice please. Thanks Dave

Hi, im thinking of trying the river dane (holmes chapel) on thursday afternoon/evening for the first time. has anybody got any advice/experience for that stretch of river? Thanks Dave

I have currently joined warrington aa last month and am really looking forward to fishing some of the stretches, including the river dane, Severn, dove, wye, Ribble, trent and derwent to name some, not including countless still waters and canals. This has cost me £40 plus a one off joining fee...

Hi, with the recent petrol costs going stupid, getting to rivers can be quite expensive, so I was wondering if anybody has ever thought of organising a coach trip to certain rivers. I used to go to one years ago, but it has since fizzled out. We would set off pretty early (5.30) We had a...

Hi there, I haven't as yet bought a very informative up to date barbel fishing book, but am looking to do so. Does anybody have any books that fit the description above for sale or if you have read a very good barbel book that you could recommend?

Hi, does anybody use bait droppers? if so you know how acurate they are, ie, with a fast flowing river does it drop exactly where you will be casting or is it only worth using them in a slower flowing river? Many thanks Dave

Hi, has anybody had much success using artificial hair rigged hempseed? i have recently bought some and was wondering if it is worth using or has anybody used actual hempseed hair rigged or not? Thanks Dave

Hi, I was wondering about using maggot clips this season on the rivers, had anyone had much success with them? and does it matter about the kind of maggot clip you get? I've saw black coloured clips and chrome coloured ones. Am I right in thinking the chrome coloured clips would reflect the...

I've just joined Warrington AA and they have a stretch on the river dove called Draycott mill, I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge/advice about this stretch of the river. Thanks Dave

Hi, I am a new member and was wondering if there is going to be any fish-ins this year? And if so where abouts would they be held? Many thanks Dave