The river trent etc.

[chipbuttee]

I am going to try this river for barbel fishing around the Newark area I have never fished it before so I am looking to get two rods what would be the best test curve to use? as for length I would go for 12ft. What would you recommend? I am aware of Drennan, Fox, Korum, Daiwa any others?. Barbel fishing is new to me so any tips/advice would help.
Thanks.

 

[The Sogster]

Start with a decent bait first.

 

[flightliner]

Daiwa, Shimano, Drennan all do decant rods, Test curve is a personal thing but perhaps a pair around the 2-5 lb tc Mark wouls do fine, they'd cope OK with the odd flood.
Perhaps you would like to take them float fishing? If so a decant spec ie float rod by any of the manufacturers mentioned above will again be ok.
Good luck!

 

[chipbuttee]

Daiwa, Shimano, Drennan all do decant rods, Test curve is a personal thing but perhaps a pair around the 2-5 lb tc Mark wouls do fine, they'd cope OK with the odd flood.
Perhaps you would like to take them float fishing? If so a decant spec ie float rod by any of the manufacturers mentioned above will again be ok.
Good luck!
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Start with a decent bait first.
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Start with a decent bait first.

Start with a decent bait first.

As for baits I was thinking pellet,boilies,meat etc.

 

[john r stockburn]

best of luck if your going anywhere near Newark ,.......take loads of whackey-backy and plenty of cheap strong lager and bog paper ,.......you will fit in then

 

[bezzer]

best of luck if your going anywhere near Newark ,.......take loads of whackey-backy and plenty of cheap strong lager and bog paper ,.......you will fit in then

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