If you were asked to give 1 tip for Barbel Fishing

[barbel liam]

when your shore you've got it sussed think again.... barbel are far more intelligent than we think.... always try to be a step ahead & try new swims. That fish of a lifetime could be just around the bend

 

[bleak]

Keep your hooks sharp.

 

[Royffey]

backlead!!

 

[dannytaylor]

Try rolling meat. Had my first barbel trip last weekend and couldnt buy a bite trotting with the float and pin. Fished the same swim using the rolling meat method and had two bites resulting in two nice fish.

 

[Phil Smith 2]

Read lots about barbel - articles, features, books. Choose a couple of methods that seem good to you and use them. Not for a few days - stick with them for a few months and modify to suit your own waters.

 

[gentle]

Only fish where there are barbel!

 

[dezza]

Never forget trotting the float.

 

[Fairweather]

Move. Ideally downstream

 

[iain]

Dont just check your rig and knots before dropping/casting in--check the mainline too,esspecially if youve been carrying a made up rod through trees and thick undergrowth.

 

[watatoad]

Study your quarry (prey).

 

[greentura]

travel light and stay off the horizon, that's two

 

[The bad one]

Get on the river when it's well up Summer or winter.
The Dream fish will be feeding in these conditions!

 

[Titus]

Ignore all the self styled experts with their 'never fail methods', if you get a hunch, no matter how daft it seems, follow it.

 

[jerry gleeson]

Make sure the fish you catch are well rested before releasing
cheers
jerry