barbel at makins

[Guest Rabbit]

Knock knock is there anyone in, the lights are on but I don't think anyones at home

 

There seems to be only one opinion that seems to count in your very strange world so everyone else's opinion therefore must be wrong , very odd, whats odder is the fact that if the argument doesnt fit you seem intent on twisting peoples words to suit an opinion you hold and responding to questions and opinions that never get uttered by anyone else but yourself

 

You see thats what makes things in angling interesting its all about opinions and respecting the rights of others to post theirs without abuse or ridicule

 

I won't be responding any further as you clearly have a closed mind and a very narrow opinion that does'nt allow sensible debate or discussion

 

Right so you wont/cant answer why not just say so without the abuse?

[gozzer]

Until I see documented evidence of barbel spawning in stillwaters, (not Angling Times), then I too don't believe that they do.

Having seen tagged fish that have travelled many miles up the Yorkshire Ouse and then the R Nidd to the spawning redds, I find it difficult to believe that they would spawn in a stillwater.

I wonder if the "baby" barbel have been put in illegally by anglers, or they are not barbus barbus, but another 'barbel' that has been stocked in with a mixed bag.

 

John.

[cobra]

Until I see documented evidence of barbel spawning in stillwaters, (not Angling Times), then I too don't believe that they do.

Having seen tagged fish that have travelled many miles up the Yorkshire Ouse and then the R Nidd to the spawning redds, I find it difficult to believe that they would spawn in a stillwater.

I wonder if the "baby" barbel have been put in illegally by anglers, or they are not barbus barbus, but another 'barbel' that has been stocked in with a mixed bag.

 

John.

ok enough i accept ive done a terrible thing asking a simple question i didnt say whether it was right or wrong i didnt even give my opinion so ill not be adding to this thread but rabbit you need to chill out mate my only crime is asking a question and if asking where to park and where the club waters are before i join is so secret then let em keep their membership i wasnt asking secret methods etc and if you learned things without never been shown your a better man than me ... so good luck mate and 40 miles away aint on my doorstep .im sorry i even asked and i dont feel sorry for myself but just wanted a answer without critisism i wont be responding again so i end my part of this here

[Guest Rabbit]

ok enough i accept ive done a terrible thing asking a simple question i didnt say whether it was right or wrong i didnt even give my opinion so ill not be adding to this thread but rabbit you need to chill out mate my only crime is asking a question and if asking where to park and where the club waters are before i join is so secret then let em keep their membership i wasnt asking secret methods etc and if you learned things without never been shown your a better man than me ... so good luck mate and 40 miles away aint on my Boorstep .im sorry i even asked and i dont feel sorry for myself but just wanted a answer without critisism i wont be responding again so i end my part of this here

 

Cobra, I appreciate your reply. but I would like to add that to fish for barbel should not be taken on a whim. Believe me once a barbel graces your net it will be unforgettable ,and to catch it from a river would be the natural thing to do. I have been fishing for too many years and I enjoy all aspects of fishing, especially trotting a stick float. But to see a 3 foot twitch on your rod and experience a fight from a fish that never gives up is special.

 

Barbel anglers are mostly secretive, especially regarding location for obvious reasons, so my advice would be to join a club such as Milton Keynes, and walk the banks observe and ask when you can.

 

if you havn't already look up Barbel Fishing World, a great site with loads of great info.

 

Barbel anglers are not elitist, it's just the quarry is a bit special, and is deserving of respect, of it's habitat and needs. I hope I have not angered you, it is true I can be a bit stubborn, but I do care, and I do light a few fires on here then all well and good.

 

I hope you go with Terry it could be the start of something good.

 

ATB

Neil

Edited July 3, 2008 by Rabbit

[Neil G]

I like Barbel fishing although I don't do it that often

 

Relatively easy as well where I am, pick any day and use stepped down carp tactics i.e pellet your usually in business.

 

May sticck out a barbel rod tomorrow to see what happens

[poledark]

Rabbit, barble are not special, Roach are........Tench are............Eels are fascinating.................

 

Rudd (big ones) are...........................baebel are just another fish, and where they are in numbers they are pretty easy.

 

Maybe big barbells are fairly hard to come by, but even they are easier than an elusive big carp.

 

Den

[Kappa]

Maybe big barbells are fairly hard to come by, but even they are easier than an elusive big carp.

 

That maybe true Den, but I doubt if any fish are as cunning and divine as a specimen bitterling.

 

Rich

[gozzer]

Since we are well off topic and now talking about "special" fish, surely it's down to individual preference and the availability of a species.

I have to travel about 30miles to get some decent burbell barbel fishing (river of course), some have to travel a lot further. So to me my barbel trips are "special".

To me, roach fishing anywhere is "special", as are tench, perch and grayling.

Carp used to be very "special", but now they are so common that I have a selection of waters within a few miles, where I could fish for them if I wanted to. I know that there are fish of 20/30lbs in one of the 'fisheries' because I witnessed them being put in. That makes them less "special" in my mind.

 

John.

Edited July 4, 2008 by gozzer

[WickerDave]

cobra, somewhere in here, posts #5 and #6, you did actually get a specific answer to your question .

[BoldBear]

Cobra,

Another club that also has some good waters on the Great Ouse at Radwell and Felmersham (as well as other stretches) plus the Ivel and Upper reaches of the Lea etc. is Verulum AC.

 

We have a Barbel Day later in the season where the clubs specialist section show all their tackle (don't be rude ) and give talks on successful baits, methods and barbel location; and then have a barbeque and raffle with Barbel tackle as prizes and guest speakers plus some free samples from the tackle trade, then afterwards you can walk the banks asking questions to specialists fishing where they will wind in and demonstrate how they are fishing or you can fish yourself and get advice from the clubs specialists on the bank. it is a great day. we also have these types of days on other waters for Carp and Tench on waters that have 40 - 50 lb Carp (including Toadless) and double figure Tench etc.

 

Vauxhall, Milton Keynes and Verulum all have great Barbel sections where huge Barbel are caught on these rivers so there is no excuse for not being able to catch Barbel in their natural surroundings. Tight lines.

Edited July 4, 2008 by BoldBear