Back in the days when the rivers had more barbel that could be caught on stick float tactics.
We used to regularly catch barbel on a CF reel . It can be done you just need to take your time. 2.6lb bayer perlon was the line we used. Fished straight through for the big stuff.
We used to regularly catch barbel on a CF reel . It can be done you just need to take your time. 2.6lb bayer perlon was the line we used. Fished straight through for the big stuff.