barbelboi
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There was talk that those older blanks where harrisons, hang on ....arrrrŕh .
Drop me a line - Noooooooooooooooooooo not that one..
There was talk that those older blanks where harrisons, hang on ....arrrrŕh .
S - what did/do the neighbors make of the rod bending ?
PS - what did/do the neighbors make of the rod bending ? ....or are they sort of used to it now ...
I've not really thought about it to be honest, I guess it must look a bit odd though
Steve 'did you say it was 6lb line on the rod test, and it did not break the line?'
Rich.
Personally i think the Hardy Marksman 11’ 6” Speciman avon is the best all
round rod.
ATB Macko
While its another topic slightly, it has the same theme (one I have strong feelings about) I honestly think Barbel anglers fish far too heavy for the size of fish they catch. You really don't need much over 10lb line, with an 8lb hook link to catch fish between 5lb and 10lb.
If your after a specific fish larger, then maybe, but I've seen modest fish landed in seconds on 15lb+ line and feel the aspect/fight of our sport is ruined by over heavy tackle. For me it's the fight I live for, I know that might bring derision about over playing fish, but if thats your mind set, you better off not fishing and be honest about it.
I hooked a fish on the Trent last year when trotting that I never saw, and lost it under the tip. The hook fell out, but I'll always remember the fight. It's what makes me keep going back, knowing not all fish can be landed. I doubt I would have even hooked the fish on a big pellet on a size 6 hook and 15lb line. It was the hours of feeding maggot that brought the fish on the feed. I'd landed barbel to 11lb on the same day, so knew how that felt. And this fish was insane. Maybe a rogue carp, but I still think it was a huge barbel. On an Avon rod with 8lb line I could have landed it, the 5lb tippet was just too light, operator error I admit it, but live with it well.
Does anyone else feel the same that those fish you lose/ cannot catch due to the fish being more canny, or the fish being too big makes you come back for more? Avon rods for big fish, yes me too.
Rich.
While its another topic slightly, it has the same theme (one I have strong feelings about) I honestly think Barbel anglers fish far too heavy for the size of fish they catch. You really don't need much over 10lb line, with an 8lb hook link to catch fish between 5lb and 10lb.
If your after a specific fish larger, then maybe, but I've seen modest fish landed in seconds on 15lb+ line and feel the aspect/fight of our sport is ruined by over heavy tackle. For me it's the fight I live for, I know that might bring derision about over playing fish, but if thats your mind set, you better off not fishing and be honest about it.
I hooked a fish on the Trent last year when trotting that I never saw, and lost it under the tip. The hook fell out, but I'll always remember the fight. It's what makes me keep going back, knowing not all fish can be landed. I doubt I would have even hooked the fish on a big pellet on a size 6 hook and 15lb line. It was the hours of feeding maggot that brought the fish on the feed. I'd landed barbel to 11lb on the same day, so knew how that felt. And this fish was insane. Maybe a rogue carp, but I still think it was a huge barbel. On an Avon rod with 8lb line I could have landed it, the 5lb tippet was just too light, operator error I admit it, but live with it well.
Does anyone else feel the same that those fish you lose/ cannot catch due to the fish being more canny, or the fish being too big makes you come back for more? Avon rods for big fish, yes me too.
Rich.
****y, I!ve had some great float fishing for Barbel over the years with a few carp thrown in , did the fish you hooked and lost take off fast downstream on a blistering run then surface many yards downstream. I ask as most carp I,ve had on the Trent always seem to do it before continuing the fight back in the deeper water whereas a Barbel keeps near the deck most of the fight until its close to the angler.
Just curious ?