Graham Marsden
Editor Emeritus
This is a dedicated thread for discussing article: The Barbel Society Handling Code
We certainly wouldn't encourage anglers to wade, it does therefore aim at bank anglers.
Paul, we generalise and hope that gets the message over to all anglers, without steering them in specific directions .
Paul C........why not advise a rod type and min line strength for float fishing?.....if thats what you like doing :wh
Not sure it's as easy. Float rods aren't generally rated TC wise like speci type rods tend to be. Line strength will vary depending on the likely size of fish, type of reel, terrain etc and it's more about balancing the diameter of the line with the strength to find something that performs well, but is more than adequate for the job.
Most important thing about the line for me is that I change it after every float session if I've played any fish on the clutch.
I tend to use a 15ft float rod that's sensitive enough for roach and dace, but the middle section will stand up to anything I'm likely to come across. I have no idea how it's rated, but I know it will do the job.
I don't see why. Just because something can't be rated or quantified, offer no advice at all?
There are no specifications on net size or unhooking mat size?
It's not the be all and end all and I'm not even sure if giving any min rod and line ratings is ideal.
My point was that i asked you for advice and you didn't really give me anything solid but you expect the BS to do so.
OK, i'll put my views.....a 15ft rod is to long, the barbs will play you, why would you need it if you are wading to the trotting zone?
13ft max, prob a 12ft, with a powerful float rod action.......big floats that will take lead, we aint going roach fishing......i would probably go for avon type.
Reel line for float work..........a good modern 5lb min, prob 6 or 7 in some situations.
There we go............money where my mouth is, i'm ready to be ripped to bits :wh