What Rod Do I Need For Barbel Fishing?

A rod of 11′ to 12′ with a

test curve

of 1.5lb or 1.75lb (or a feeder rod rated to cast at least 3oz) is about right on all but the tightest of

river venues

for

barbel fishing

.

What is a specialist Rod?

Specialist rods range in size from around 10ft to 13ft and because they will be used for fishing for big carp, barbel and other fish they are obviously a lot sturdier than normal feeder or float rods.

How long should a barbel rig be?

The

hook length

can be 6 inches to 6 foot Some anglers catch barbel on carp style rigs, just 6 inches in length, whilst others swear by using long hook lengths up to six feet in length. The average hook length is probably more likely to be between two & three feet in length.

What hooks to use for barbel?

TRY USING SMALL HOOKS They also allow you to use

smaller particles

. There are many small hooks such as the Korum Specimen that are strong enough in size 14 and 12 to cope with big barbel. I use them for small baits such as 8mm pellets, mini boilies and single grains of corn.

What is an Avon rod?

Avon rods started out intended for smaller barbel, bream, chub, and the like , and traditionally have a test curve (the weight at which the tip will bend at a 90 degree angle) of 1lb. However, in recent years the test curve has become slightly stiffer, and today test curves of 1.25lb or greater are more common.

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How many fishing rods should I have?

Many Rods Allows Instantaneous Change of Presentation Hooking into fish is often times about being ready when the opportunity arises. Many serious bass anglers will have at least 3 rods on standby to fish most scenarios that could arise. They have a medium action bait caster to pitch plastics deep near cover.

What is a waggler rod?

The waggler is a float that attaches bottom-end only and is cast on rod and line, as opposed to being shipped out on a pole In bygone years, waggler fishing was the nation’s number one form of float fishing, though today it is arguably under challenge from pole fishing in terms of popularity.

What kind of fish is a barbel?

Barbels are group of small carp-like freshwater fish , almost all of the genus Barbus. They are usually found in gravel and rocky-bottomed slow-flowing waters with high dissolved oxygen content.

What’s the best bait for barbel?

Best Baits Effective baits include luncheon meat, maggots and sausage Barbel often lurk in holes during the day, calling for fine tackle with small baits in order to tempt them out. Worms are generally considered the best bait for barbel.

How do you find barbel in a river?

In terms of swim choice on smaller rivers in low / normal water conditions, you will find barbel almost anywhere, from slow deep pools to fast shallow glides and everywhere in-between I do however find that barbel love to be close by to some form of cover, be that weed, rafts, submerged snags or overhanging trees.

What is best size boilies for barbel?

making it easy for barbel to home in on. Try fishing the larger pre-drilled sizes such as 14mm, 16mm and 21mm on a hair rig or band and feeding the smaller 3mm to 8mm in a feeder or as loose feed. TOP TIP: try wrapping some Marine Halibut Paste around your hookbait for added attraction.