Lord Paul of Sheffield
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which hooks are best and can I use the same hook type and size for both chub and barbel?
Hooks for Chub and barbel?
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which hooks are best and can I use the same hook type and size for both chub and barbel?
dezza
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Where and how are you going to fish Melud?
Lord Paul of Sheffield
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rother - feeder tactics
Dave Slater
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My usual hooks for chub are Kamasan B983 widegape, usually in size 4 or, sometimes, 6. These are superb and probably the best chub hooks I have ever used.
I have a stock of Ashinma C310 hooks which I use in sizes 6 and 8 when I need a smaller hook,. These are small hooks for the size. I like these hooks and will have to replace them with something else when my stock runs out as they have not been made for some years. Perhaps somebody can recommend a replacement.
For feeder fishing I use Drennan Super Specialist size 16. These are nice and strong, which I think is a good idea when big chub can be expected.
I like the Ashima C310 hooks for barbel. They were meant to be carp hooks but were considered not strong enough by some of the carp guys, which is probably why they stopped making them. Again I will have to find a replacement when my stock runs out. Although the Kamasan B983 is a superb chub hook I think they are a bit light for barbel and when I need a bigger hook than the Ashima C310 I tend to use a carp hook, either Fox or Eustace. If a small hook is needed for particles I use a Drennan Super Specialist.
I will be keeping an eye on this thread for suggestions to replace the Ashima C310.
I have a stock of Ashinma C310 hooks which I use in sizes 6 and 8 when I need a smaller hook,. These are small hooks for the size. I like these hooks and will have to replace them with something else when my stock runs out as they have not been made for some years. Perhaps somebody can recommend a replacement.
For feeder fishing I use Drennan Super Specialist size 16. These are nice and strong, which I think is a good idea when big chub can be expected.
I like the Ashima C310 hooks for barbel. They were meant to be carp hooks but were considered not strong enough by some of the carp guys, which is probably why they stopped making them. Again I will have to find a replacement when my stock runs out. Although the Kamasan B983 is a superb chub hook I think they are a bit light for barbel and when I need a bigger hook than the Ashima C310 I tend to use a carp hook, either Fox or Eustace. If a small hook is needed for particles I use a Drennan Super Specialist.
I will be keeping an eye on this thread for suggestions to replace the Ashima C310.
I use ESP T4 barbless for all my river fishing.
itsfishingnotcatching
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Would these be The greatest hooks for Chub and Barbel? or is that a different thread :wh:wh
Stuthebroo
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ESp Raptor D-7 FTW
Jeff Woodhouse
Moaning Marlow Meldrew
This year, ar will be mostly using some Owner 'ooks.
If the river is rocky, get some with an in-turned point. Just protects them a little bit.
If the river is rocky, get some with an in-turned point. Just protects them a little bit.
Ray Daywalker Clarke
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All depends on size of bait, but I use the Raptor's, Owner and Super Specialist.
quickcedo
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S3s for gravel bottom. Super Specialist for all the rest.
sam vimes
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I rarely fish specifically for chub but know damned well that I'll catch my share when I target the barbel. When I'm chasing barbel I tend to use Nash Fang (particularly the Gapers). IIRC they go down to a size 10 so I don't use them for small baits.
Mr Cholmondeley-Corker (PaSC)
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Fulling Mill Heavy Duty Grub Hook, swept bend.
barbelboi
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I favoured Drennan Super Specialist Barbel Hooks (does anyone know if you can get these in barbless?) in my RMC/CMEX days as you had to use a barbed hook for anything over size14. Since then ESP Raptor T4 barbless or Drennan Super Specialist barbless.
William Pastuszka
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Second that.
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No they don't them in barbless, but you can always squeeze the barb down flat with a pair of pliers.
chav professor
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Drennan Super specialists are amazing general purpose hooks - and the super specialist barbel hooks are great if you need something heavier.
Does anyone use some of the odd shaped hooks by Partridge? - I used to swear by some Partridge pattterns for paste fishing, but since I can no longer source them locally, my results have not suffered much.
Does anyone use some of the odd shaped hooks by Partridge? - I used to swear by some Partridge pattterns for paste fishing, but since I can no longer source them locally, my results have not suffered much.
newbieneil
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has anyone used any of the guru range of hooks? ive been using them for about 6 months in eyed barbless 10`s 14`s and 18`s,quite cheep and seem decent quality
barbelboi
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Thought as much - thanks for confirming.