batphil
Member
Hi guys
I used to regularly fish the Ribble at Elston but haven't done so for about 12 years and now eagerly awaiting next Sunday so I can do it all over again.
In the past, I always used a Drennan block-end feeder loaded with hemp & caster, with double caster on a size 12 hook. I always fished a free running rig and generally caught well, including a good number of sizeable barbel and chub.
However, I'm now getting told by my local tackle shop that this won't catch me barbel any more. Instead, I'm told, I need to use a heavy grounbait feeder loaded with a halibut groundbait / pellets and a hair-rigged pellet on the hook if I want to catch.
Whilst I'm not disputing that the "recommended" set-up will catch good fish, I am dubious about the assertion that hemp & caster won't.
So, my question is, what does everyone else use for barbel fishing (both bait and end-tackle set-up), whether on the Ribble, or any other river?
Many thanks in advance
Phil
I used to regularly fish the Ribble at Elston but haven't done so for about 12 years and now eagerly awaiting next Sunday so I can do it all over again.
In the past, I always used a Drennan block-end feeder loaded with hemp & caster, with double caster on a size 12 hook. I always fished a free running rig and generally caught well, including a good number of sizeable barbel and chub.
However, I'm now getting told by my local tackle shop that this won't catch me barbel any more. Instead, I'm told, I need to use a heavy grounbait feeder loaded with a halibut groundbait / pellets and a hair-rigged pellet on the hook if I want to catch.
Whilst I'm not disputing that the "recommended" set-up will catch good fish, I am dubious about the assertion that hemp & caster won't.
So, my question is, what does everyone else use for barbel fishing (both bait and end-tackle set-up), whether on the Ribble, or any other river?
Many thanks in advance
Phil