steve1958
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Re: Where are the barbel and how do I catch them?Hi Johnny sorry to be a bit slow. I was planning to go to Fladbury on the Avon. I really am a novice to this area as I hadn't appreciated the impact of last Wednesday's rain. It was impossible to get to Fladbury, to fish anyway, as the road by the weir was flooded and closed. I did stop to look at the river and the flood water. It was racing down and great lumps of tree were flying down the river. I have now added the Environment Agency midlands twitter account to my list of essential checks. Have abandoned the idea of end of season barbell in favour of the canals - at least to start with although I will also try the carp pools. Barbel will have to wait until the glorious 16th and beyond. I am learning fast!
Posted on March 13, 2016 at 9:50 PM
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Re: Where are the barbel and how do I catch them?Thanks Johnny,
Posted on March 10, 2016 at 7:15 PM
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Re: Where are the barbel and how do I catch them?Thanks Bob and onelastcast! The Thames at Oxford doesn't have much in the way of barbel - mainly chub. Anyhow it is really helpful advice about beefing up the tackle to fish the Severn. I have had 4 outings so far - 2 on the Teme and 2 on the Severn. 3 of my 4 outings have been blank. I did get a chub on the Teme - it looked as surprised as I was. I don't mind drawing a blank. The most enjoyable session was on the Severn last week when I got snowed on, rained on, hailed on and then dried by the winter sun - being out in the elements is part of the fun. Anyhow I am sure I will get the hang of it eventually. Thanks for taking the trouble to reply and I will let you know how I get on if I manage to get one in the next week and a bit!
Posted on March 05, 2016 at 10:46 PM
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Where are the barbel and how do I catch them?As a newcomer to BAA waters I have gone in search of late season barbel. I would welcome help on both the best venues and the best techniques. For example, ledger or float? how far across to cast? What breaking strain line? What bait to use and how to present it (hair rig vs bait to hook)? What size hook? What ground bait (is hemp good all year round)? What weight of feeder do I need to hold the bottom. Basically all the help I can get as I am a novice when it comes to BAA waters. I did all my fishing around Oxford - The Thames, Thame, Cherwell etc. but that isn't much use when it comes to the mighty waters of this area.
Posted on March 03, 2016 at 5:59 PM
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Are there any clubs I can join to fish BAA waters?Hi I am recently retired and have returned to river and other fishing after a gap of 38 years. I would welcome joining a club so I can learn about where best to fish and baits and techniques to use. I would prefer to fish on week days if possible (Monday and Friday for early starts) Tuesday or Wednesday for later starts. Does such a club exist and can you help me?
Posted on March 03, 2016 at 5:50 PM
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