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Alarmed!

I started 3 years ago and have had doubles from both WA and LSevern.

It took me 2 years to really find a hook and trace setup that worked on the deeper waters of the Severn.

I use my standard barbel setup above the hooklink. Breakaway ring , pointed tulip bead onto swivel.

I'm generally hooking 3 out 4 indications minimum now.

JC was in a swim 2 above me last LS outing.
 
Graham Elliott said:
I started 3 years ago and have had doubles from both WA and LSevern.

It took me 2 years to really find a hook and trace setup that worked on the deeper waters of the Severn.

I use my standard barbel setup above the hooklink. Breakaway ring , pointed tulip bead onto swivel.

I'm generally hooking 3 out 4 indications minimum now.

JC was in a swim 2 above me last LS outing.
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I found you get an initial rattle then some form of pull and I was hitting the pull . I hold the rod with it on a front rest 😊great way of fishing.
 
Richard Parsons said:
Pretty ridiculous response re; going home to sleep, particularly if you travel a decent distance and are staying overnight on the bank (for one reason or another but, in my case, the only opportunity I get to fish where I want to). Is it a sport or a pastime? Either really.

To answer the OP - a centrepin with a decent ratchet will wake you up.
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Yeah ok, get that. I must admit I didn’t consider having to travel a long distance as generally I am within 15 minutes of all the waters I fish.

I’m still going to go with sport in the same sort of way as snooker and darts are sports.

Totally agree with you about the pin.
 
Are they needed anywhere? Not for Barbel, by me anyway. The whole appeal of Barbel and river fishing in general to me is that it is different. A simple, uncomplicated form of fishing. With a centrepin you have a built in alarm system (ratchet) but if you watch your rod most bites are detected way before it gets to that stage. With a baitrunner you have a similar warning system. Alarms are fine if you want to go to sleep but I go river fishing to avoid all that.
 
I have no hesitation to use alarms if the situation warrants it such as nights. Fishing the Severn is always a very active session for me using a feeder or float so easier to remain concentrated without the need for alarms. My sessions on the Ouse tend to be a quite short 3 hrs first or last light and while it should be easier to remain focussed for this time the best will in the world will not stop your eyes migrating to the wildlife etc at times but instead of using an alarm I prefer to clip one of these on the tip…the gentle sway of the current will not make them sound but taps, trembles etc create a muted jingle to alert you.
I agree they look a bit shit but they work and have alerted me a few times that somethings happening before a bite comes
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Bite alarms are not a necessity but can be handy. I always have them on my sticks. And I always say alarms that are switched off are just rod rests.
P. S. I love a sleep 😂
 
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