The Flying Tench's Blog

I'm a serial fish-bumper. CP of this parish once recommended that I use microbarbed hooks which did improve my cock-up rate. Incidentally, I've read in more than one Angling Times article that an antidote to missing bites can be to fish shallower - I don't know, but perhaps employing this could lead to firmer hook holds?

Definately recommend microbarbed hooks as opposed to barbless - depending on club rules.  When fishing pellets try striking a bit later so that the bite develops, especially with roach, give them a chance to get hold of it properly.

Thanks both of you. At Boddington it's barbless only.

Rotters. Maybe the roach paid them to bring the rule in.