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  1. Tim Lawrence

    Barbel Groundbaits

    I very rarely use groundbait in a feeder when barbel fishing, instead I prefer the straight lead with PVA parcel approach. The fish in my local small river seem to feed more confidently over smaller particles, and when I have tried a feeder with groundbait I’ve never had any luck (albeit only...
  2. Tim Lawrence

    Where do the barbel go?

    As winter draws closer and we’ve already seen the first frosts. Where do the barbel go in your rivers? I’ve been fishing my local small river this season, exploring a stretch over a good few miles, and with good success. I’ve caught 11 barbel from two swims, but mostly only those swims...
  3. Tim Lawrence

    PVA Bags

    I’ve got a new PVA mesh dispenser on order ready to use this weekend. I’d like to get your thoughts on how I’m planning to use it, to see if I’m missing any tricks. I’ll be fishing the local river, mostly in swims that are no more than 3-4t deep. The flow is mostly steady, with some faster...
  4. Tim Lawrence

    Another New Member

    Hello everyone I’m pleased to have joined BFW, I’ve been reading on and off for a while and thought I should join. A bit about me, for anyone interested, I’ve fished since the mid 80’s but took a 15 year break in 96’. I moved from Shropshire to South Yorkshire in 2008 and soon got the urge to...
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