The Barbel Show 2012

Richard Parsons · #1 (**permalink**) 10-06-2011, 08:50

Will anyone be changing/altering their approach to fishing for barbel this coming season? If so, how and why (unless you don't want to broadcast it Smile

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I'm going to start off using smaller weights and back-leading, where appropriate, and keeping the rod tip low.....generally pinning the line down.

I'll also be fishing mainly with a centrepin, unless I find out I'm totally cack-handed, and revert to the trusty bait runners Smile

drynetter · #2 (**permalink**) 10-06-2011, 09:56

I'll be trying out some new particles as opposed to hemp, it seems to have more or less the same qualities and if it works, it'll be a damn site cheaper. At just over half the price it's pretty much a no brainer.

Unless I have to work nights again this year, there'll be more time to get out on the bank too.

I may even force myself into a detailed log, something that I've tried in the past but always seems to get forgotten about.

Patrick · #3 (**permalink**) 10-06-2011, 10:28

I'll be trying out glugs and flavor boosters to see if they improve my catch rate Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)

kev1911 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-06-2011, 11:20

i'm going to be using braided hooklengths this season,and have a couple of targets to hopefully reach 1 being to land a decent barbel on my centrepin,i have 2 new j w youngs to christen as well.i've also tied up some carpy style hair rigs,if they work i'll post my results with these,

good luck everyone have a great season.

cheers

kev

Stuart · #5 (**permalink**) 10-06-2011, 11:33

A little bit of all the above. New bait and particles along with glugs. Also going to try using pva sticks with the hooklength strung through. I tried backleads a few seasons ago but found it created an extra potential snag. I've always kept the tip low unless on wide rivers were it is just no practical.

**Glenn** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-06-2011, 12:04

My new approach will be to go fishing more, I'm going to go a bit lighter, give hair rigs a miss and try more meat, corn and maggots on the feeder.

Good luck for the new season

Glenn

stekjz · #7 (**permalink**) 10-06-2011, 13:47

I'm going to try different bait's also but I'll have the normal aswell hust in case. I probably think every season of travelling lighter so I'd better start losing some weight as I never manage to leave any gear at home lol

thesaint999 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-06-2011, 17:23

Im going for an all out attack carp style on the trent and see what happens, gonna try different methods and mix things up a bit instead of sitting behind rods, as I feel Im getting lazy, gonna really work harder this season, might only last a few hours but thats my idea lol Big Grin

kev1911 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-06-2011, 17:26

Originally Posted by thesaint999

Im going for an all out attack carp style on the trent and see what happens, gonna try different methods and mix things up a bit instead of sitting behind rods, as I feel Im getting lazy, gonna really work harder this season, might only last a few hours but thats my idea lol Big Grin

so your going to stay awake a bit more this season then !!! EEK!