Jim Crosskey 2
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So wondering what the general consensus is on best barbel baits at this time of year. Seems that some will stick with a pellet/ groundbait approach - I just wonder though is this too (for want of a better word) "rich" for this fish? Would maggots/ casters + hemp be a better bit, or are you just inviting hoards of smaller fish to pester you? Big lump of meat?
(my favourite barbel bait at this time of year is probably a lump of cheesepaste. Fishing with lighter tackle. The barbel never want to know, but some of the accidental chub catches I've had have been stunning :wh)
(my favourite barbel bait at this time of year is probably a lump of cheesepaste. Fishing with lighter tackle. The barbel never want to know, but some of the accidental chub catches I've had have been stunning :wh)