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Back into Barbel fishing - few Tackle Q's

I am a fishery manager on the Colne and have barbel fished it over 40 years. I use an 11ft 1.75lb torrix if the swims are reasonably clear, a fantastic small river rod. I also use a chimera flood/snag water 11.6ft with a centrepin and heavy line for the snaggy / Carp areas and there are plenty of them. Pm me if you want any advise / help.
 
11 foot Torrix big Drennan net attached to Drennan specialist handle. As far as rod is concerned check out Bob the Rod at Fosters, although I think they are owned by someone else now. Bob will build you a nice rod at the best prices around. 11 ft Torrix will make a great meat trundling rod too.
 
Mark Swaby said:
I am a fishery manager on the Colne and have barbel fished it over 40 years. I use an 11ft 1.75lb torrix if the swims are reasonably clear, a fantastic small river rod. I also use a chimera flood/snag water 11.6ft with a centrepin and heavy line for the snaggy / Carp areas and there are plenty of them. Pm me if you want any advise / help.
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Agreed all you need to know, close the thread:)
 
Neil Smart said:
11 foot Torrix big Drennan net attached to Drennan specialist handle. As far as rod is concerned check out Bob the Rod at Fosters, although I think they are owned by someone else now. Bob will build you a nice rod at the best prices around. 11 ft Torrix will make a great meat trundling rod too.
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Its Angling Direct Birmingham now. Bob's still there and still making nice rods. 0121 344 3333.
 
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