Further barbel advice Hampshire/dorset

[Luka Canning]

I’m based out of the Hampshire/Dorset area. So far I’ve spent a good bit of time including a couple nights at the royalty, throop and the free stretch of the itchen.

All have proven very challenging waters as I have expected. Although I’ve had some impressive chub I’ve still failed to hook one of the bronze buggers.

I understand I’m better off taking a holiday further afield but doesn’t anyone know any other venues for me to try? Any advice is appreciated.

 

[@Clive]

I'm just reading about fishing the Royalty for barbel. Apparently you need to get your man to put a couple of thousand lobworms in your chosen swim each day for a week before you intend fishing. Guaranteed to catch. Hope that helps.

 

[Luka Canning]

I'm just reading about fishing the Royalty for barbel. Apparently you need to get your man to put a couple of thousand lobworms in your chosen swim each day for a week before you intend fishing. Guaranteed to catch. Hope that helps.

Haha similar story down at throop, throw a kg of feed in for a week. Knowing my luck I’d do all that and rock up on the day to someone in the swim .

 

[flightliner]

You could allways try a couple of days on the Trent Luka Canning, non tidal or tidal, it's your choice?
I've only fished the Royalty twice, both time on day tickets.
The first time i had plenty of Bream, a pound and a half Roach, a few dace and a thirteen pound Pike that took a bunch of maggots.
The second time I fished the pipes swim, I only had one bite that turned up a seven pound Barbel that took a big meatball in gravey.
Overall I was happy with both results.