hookedup

hi guys, going to give barbel fishing ago with leger/feeder, never done it before so need advice on a good basic rig set up,i know that there are nice chub,bream,and some barbel so would like to use an allround bait, i've only got a feeder rod with 1,2,3oz quiver tips,i know i should use a barbel rod but im not expecting to catch big barbel, just hoping for any ideas on what rig i should use, such as running leger,fixed,semi fixed,size lb line,which quiver to use, best baits,so if you've done barbel fishing and know of a great set up that works please let me know... thanks plus would like hear if you have had good barbel from around the bristol side of the avon... thanks again..

mark(wilf) williams

hello mate, have been thinking about barbel bashing myself. as the avon is on my doorstep. if you are local, pop into bacons tackle shop, they will put you on the right road. pics of big barbel everywhere.
as for rigs.basic running rigs, with a variety of baits. pellets, corn, etc. line 8lb to 15lb main line, hooklengths 5lb to 8lb. i think they even catch the bream on pellet as well, so you can still catch even with the heavier gear. hope this helps.

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creepy

if i was you,my first port of call would be to pop into bristol angling centre,or avon angling.dave clutterbuck or tony rixon will be able to tell you everything you need to know.failing that,you could try the frys a.a. at keynsham.the lads at the club,will be able to help you.

hookedup

thanks mate, i was thinking a running rig would be best, problaby use leger with pellets, how long do you think the hooklengths should be?

hookedup

thanks creepy, i think i will pop into avon angling, i've been told tony rixon is a bit of a legend around the south west,every time i go there he talking to someone,seems like a good little shop next to st george lake, i sometimes buy maggots from there only £1.40 for halfpint,

creepy

the people to speak to are the lads at bristol angling centre.they fish the avon all the time.dave clutterbuck is the man to talk to.the mans a mine of info,and has fished nearly every peg on the entire avon in the last 40 years.and hes a bloody good bloke too.have a look at www.toppeg .co.uk.look for the frys club page.it has all the numbers you need.

hookedup

thanks guys, good advice..

nick t

The best tackle shop to visit if you want specific advice about Barbel fishing in the Bristol Avon is Keynsham Angling Centre.

The guy (Nick) that runs it is a specialist Barbel angler.