Coarse River Fishing - Kirkham Abbey

[Shheah]

Hi all!

Let's start of by pointing out I am by no means an experienced fisherman. Ive trolled the web for days trying to find some good advice and tips on some nice free river fishing but to no avail!

I tried fishing on the Derwent a couple of days ago, just past the weir at Kirkham Abbey. I didnt catch anything, had a couple of nice tugs on the line but apart from that it was tiddlers. Im thinking of going back there today, but might try a spot a little further down.

Ive fished there previous years and managed a few nice sized Chubb (3-5lb) and even saw one bellyflop just before I left there the other day (around 9pm). I'd love to catch a Barbell (who doesn't!?) but im struggling with my tactics at the moment.

I tried a simple ledger/feeder set up on two rods, with basic river groundbait, mixed with chopped up worms and a few maggots. Alternating my hook bait between worm, maggots and large halibut pellets. I often have trouble deciding which part of the spot ive chosen would most likely hold a few nice fish. I know Barbell like fast flowing water, but also like hiding in snags etc. Chubb im not sure of but im sure follow suit, especially in the hotter sunny days.

Im just really looking for any advice that might speed me on my way to catching one or two nice fish. Anything from bait tactics to my actual setup, and choosing where to fish!

Im dont know if im talking jibberish but any help would be greatly appreciated.