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Fish handling reminder

feeds@yuku.com (paul4barbus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:41:35 GMT

We all hope there will be an end to the low waterlevels soon, with some more welcome rainfall.

But may I just give a gentle reminder that it's important with low water levels and increasing waterlevels ......... in fact, of course, ALL river conditions that careful handling is vital for barbel (and other species)

Here's a link to the Barbel Society's handling code

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Very Sad

feeds@yuku.com (Bait Boat) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:32:22 GMT

The Barbel in my Avitar was found dead the other week, eaten by an Otter

In the last few years I have seen my two favorite rivers- The Lea - Polluted and The Ivel- Ottered, badly effect in terms of Barbel population.

Could it be the end of Small River Barbel Fishing as we know it ?

And will we all end up fishing Closed Still waters which can be fenced off against Otters and...

You couldn't make it up!

feeds@yuku.com (JohnA) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:00:16 GMT

A notable first for me today, in all of my 30+ years of angling I have never before heard of swims being closed by a club because they were producing too many fish, but I encountered this bizarre phenomenon today on the Kennet.

I checked with the Head...

Are they still about Partridge Barbel Hook's

feeds@yuku.com (manu31999) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:56:33 GMT

Hi All
I have alway's used Partridge Barbel Hook's for my Barbel fishing and they have never let me down.
Now i can't seem to find them anywere on the net to order from,anyone out there know were i can still get hold of them them.
I don't like to change what is not broken but i think i will have too,so which hooks would you recommand i change to, what have not let you...

Barbel Society FREE Berkshire meeting.

feeds@yuku.com (Kingfisher II) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:39:29 GMT

This is one for your diaries lads.

Thursday 26th November

7.15pm for 7.45pm start.

Special presentation by Keith Speer (Zanderman) on Predator Fishing

Feature on bait making for BIGGER barbel by Ian Grant, local BIG FISH EXPERT

Question and Answer session

Our own Bar, raffle, bring along any tackle you want to sell of offer to the raffle for the BS Junior section

At the usual place, At the Bridge House Pub,...

Bait Runner tactics

feeds@yuku.com (Roy Young) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:52:46 GMT

I see an increasing number of posts with reference to using bait runner reels to catch barbel.

I just can't get my head round it. OK, I've bivvied up fishing for carp using bolt rigs, bait runners and bite alarms. It's hard work sitting by your rod all night looking at your bobbins. But this method seems to be happening more and more on rivers. I was down the Wasing a couple of...

Good deal on Okuma Trent centrepin

feeds@yuku.com (Kingfisher II) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:57:44 GMT

Just seen the advert in Anglers Mail http://www.mullarkeys.co.uk/fishing/fishing-reels/centrepin-fishing-reels-for-fresh-and-saltwater/0/okuma/9172/
and wondered if this is a good reel?

I use aRay Walton mk1 Rollin pin for trundling and wondered how many members use centrepins for Barbel fishing?

P.S This reel is also on ebay...

Moving Rod Tip

feeds@yuku.com (tonylamb) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:23:13 GMT

The time of year has arrived when leaves also weed, is starting to flow down the river which I am sure will get worse as autumn progresses.

As this debris collects on the feeder / weight it causes the rod tip to move forwards and then backwards, which in turn I would think, must affect the bait being held fairly static.

I appreciate that in lets say 'normal conditions' the bait will move with the flow of the river, also the length of the hook...

Hemp

feeds@yuku.com (manu31999) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:58:52 GMT

Friend or Foe.
After all these year's of Angler's use Hemp for feed when Barbel fishing.
Do you think it is still got it's pulling power or are Barbel angler move over more to pellet's and Boilie's as feed nowaday's.

Nigel (manu31999)

Sundridge Hot Foot Field boots

feeds@yuku.com (OllyH) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:43:16 GMT

With the so called summer coming to an end and colder nights drawing in, ive been looking for a good pair of boots that are both good for walking in and warm enough for a long haul evening session.
I think i found them in these Sundridge boots. They are the original lace up version, not the new wellington style. The laces mean that boot is pulled tight to your foot and mid calf so they dont slop around when walking and they have a thermal removable liner, with a padded velcro draught...

Smartcast Fish Finder

feeds@yuku.com (manu31999) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:47:25 GMT

Hi All

Thinking of getting myself a fish finder,more to find the hole's and drop offs on the river bed's i fish.
Looking for one you cast in on the rod then watch the screen.
Which one would you say is good for this job, was thinking of the Humminbird® SmartCast® RF-25 Rod Mount.
Anyone on here used one and if so what would you recommend,any help i would be very grateful.

Wow, what a fish!!

feeds@yuku.com (Holly) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:30:30 GMT

Got a call from MarkG at about 11:30 lastnight, he was mumbling something about a giant barbel and could i go and help him take pictures.
He sounded like he was in such a flap, i thought id give him a hand and luckily i was only a 5min drive away.
Got to his swim and he was actually still shaking and i could see why when i saw the fish resting up in the net. It...

Evolution??

feeds@yuku.com (wozza2) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:15:14 GMT

Hi All

Not been on much this year but thought i would put this to the forum to get your opinions? Ray/Jez you may have some info on this

This year i have come across 3 different barbel in a stretch of river

I barb had only 2 barbs as if it was a hybrid with a carp as it didnt look completely barbel ish but was def for sure.

Another...

Wasing Kennet Anglers Meeting

feeds@yuku.com (Roy Young) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:35:46 GMT

Next week - Wednesday 26th August at 7:30pm in The Rowbarge, Woolhampton. I checked it out the other night. Although it's a Blubeckers now, it does good beer and there's lots of seating outside overlooking the Kennet.

Jez and myself will be there. Everyone is welcome.

Roy

Catching The Impossible - Part 2

feeds@yuku.com (PJ Martin) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:39:11 GMT

Not sure if you are aware but the next 3 parts of catching the impossible on DVD are now available to buy from the calm productions website.
http://www.calmproductions.com/
I know some of you loved the first DVD, so I thought I'd let you all know.

All the best,

Paul

River etiquette!!

feeds@yuku.com (OllyH) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:24:34 GMT

I was having a pleasent evening barbel fishing Padworth's Kennet, when the bailiff came over and checked my ticket.
Nothing out of the ordinary there, everything was valid and my season ticket paid in full. He then plonked himself in the "swim" 15ft to my left and decided to cast 6-8ft from where i was cast to.
A polite "watch where your casting mate" was called over and left at that.
Until the 2nd, 3rd and 4th cast were just as close. With that, i lost...

Force8 day shelters

feeds@yuku.com (BBfan) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:16:20 GMT

Thinking of buying one of these, do any of you have one? if so I'd like to know what you think of them, before I prise my wallet open.

FOUND

feeds@yuku.com (Ray Thorpe) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:54:21 GMT

Found tonight Monday at Rainsford farm thatcham car park, a landing net laying on the ground and a Rod Holdall. pm me or leave a message on hear and you can have them back, will need the details of make and colour if you want them back.

Ray Thorpe,

Lead Size

feeds@yuku.com (manu31999) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:10:06 GMT

Hi all
The river is at summer level what size lead would you use.
One what would just hold bottom for the swim or river you are fishing or one a lot heaver so the fish is self hooked.
Myself i think Chub fell a heaver lead a drop the bait more, leaving it for barbel to move in,if they are in the swim.

What's your point's of veiw on the size of lead you use or do you think it make's no difference at all....

A lesson in fishing

feeds@yuku.com (Roger Hill) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:19:44 GMT

My son and I had a day on the Royalty this week. The river looked great, weather was reasonable and the choice of bait would have put some tackle shops to shame. After queing outside Davis Tackle for 40 minutes for our tickets we managed to get the area we wanted. As per the book, in goes the feed, out comes the flask, and a sit down with a fag to enjoy the scenery. As we started to get our rods set up the chap futher up gets his first barbel on his first cast, immediately followed by his...