Small Barbel

[james j]

You will get good advice,depends what subject you want it on. Like Mike said the barbel is a revered fish on this site and whilst we have got to understand nature,some people would hang,drawer and quarter you for using one as livebait. Hope this helps you.

 

[Davey boy (ACA)]

Not sure I understand James?

I'm just asking advice on how to select the smallest Barbel from a swim??

 

[Cakey]

James ,If he said the same about roach or carp the other half of the site would get upset

anyway he dont deserve no help the way he talks to people trying to help

 

[james j]

People wont give it to you `cos they dont want you to use them as livebait.

 

[Davey boy (ACA)]

I'm told they last all night James thats why I'm asking.... Like I said normally a trout man, only going by local advice?

Can you suggest a better alternative?

 

[Cakey]

I dont understand the difference James ....but livebaits will probably be banned soon but in the mean time there are no rules on what fish to use as livebaits

 

[james j]

Cakey

I understand each species of fish has their protecters,was just trying to get him to understand why he isnt getting the help he wants.If he asked about other species,people would be giving the same answers

 

[Paul C]

Single or double caster and loose feed caster and hemp is a good bet. Well, I can't seem to avoid catching them when fishing for dace & chub like that, so if they are there in any number in that size range, you will find them amongst various other sizes no doubt.

Edit float fishing that is..... you will get more fish of that size on a moving bait.

 

[james j]

Dave

No I cant as Ive never fished with a livebait,nothing against it,just never fancied it

 

[Davey boy (ACA)]

<blockquote class=quoteheader>Cakey wrote (see)</blockquote><blockquote class=quote>I dont understand the difference James ....but livebaits will probably be banned soon but in the mean time there are no rules on what fish to use as livebaits</blockquote>


Thanks Cakey...... No help again!

Can anyone help with my catfishing??????????????

I can pick up smallbarbel from my local garden center, but at £3.50 a fish its out of my price range per hook bait.....................

 

[Cakey]

James thats why I told him to use a 4lber and cut it up

I could probably have between 10 and 20 goes with a 4lb fish

which means 19 little ones would get bigger

 

[Cakey]

Davey Boy I bet you drive a sports car........................as an extension of your pen*s

 

[Morespiders]

Member36444 come in please your time is up/forum/smilies/smile_smiley.gif

 

[Davey boy (ACA)]

<blockquote class=quoteheader>Cakey wrote (see)</blockquote><blockquote class=quote>

James thats why I told him to use a 4lber and cut it up

I could probably have between 10 and 20 goes with a 4lb fish

which means 19 little ones would get bigger</blockquote>


Your not helping at all are you?

This is a serious thread!!!!!!!!!

 

[james j]

<blockquote class=quoteheader>Paul C wrote (see)</blockquote><blockquote class=quote>

Single or double caster and loose feed caster and hemp is a good bet. Well, I can't seem to avoid catching them when fishing for dace & chub like that, so if they are there in any number in that size range, you will find them amongst various other sizes no doubt.

Edit float fishing that is..... you will get more fish of that size on a moving bait.</blockquote>
Does this not help,I understood it

 

[Morespiders]

Davey, I will catch you some small barbel from the Ribble 8-14oz each will they be big enough, if not can get some 1lb ones,but will charge you 50 pence each,

 

[Davey boy (ACA)]

Yes James, Thats sound advice.

Using those methods already, can't seem to pick out the smaller fish........ which was my original problem.

 

[james j]

Pot luck Davey,if you want small fish you`ll catch big uns,vice versa

 

[ED (The ORIGINAL and REAL one)]

Try squid for your cats ---as an alternative to barbel .........

The smellier the better ......

 

[Davey boy (ACA)]

Thats why I want to be selective..