I have a dilemma regarding barbel tackle. I was recently using a 1 lb tc rod for chub, and kept getting smashed by larger fish. Assuming they were barbel I upped to a 1.5 lb rod, but could only land fish to about 5 pounds, the bigger examples heading for safety in tree roots faster than I could head them off. It's a snaggy swim on a small river, so today I took a 3lb test curve carp rod and 15 lb line, and managed to land a 9 lb 5 oz fish. However the barbless hook had torn the fishes mouth slightly, but I'm doubtful of netting the bigger examples without hit and hold tactics. Do you think a micro-barbed hook would move about less? I rarely get a take with static bomb or feeder, but the barbel will happily accept a freelined bait. Unfortunately this increases the distance between me and the fish, giving the barbel more time to take refuge. Quite the conundrum.

It's a bit noisy? Even my neighbours runaway is one

Breath of fresh air your videos. Lovely stuff! ❤

Your video is perfect. I have the same model with the same problem. Or should I say HAD the same problem… Thank you.

Lovely mate! ❤

Superb many thanks to you.

Hi. Nice videos. Good job. Please do this for many many years more. Can i asked what is your bait for barbel fishing ? Have a nice day and be healthy more 100years :)

Enjoyed that. It captures the excitement of Barbel fishing very well. 🙂👍

Beautiful sunset. We are so lucky in this neck of the woods both with the quality of the fishing and the surroundings. Great video .

Great video Tom, keep them coming 👍🏻

Superb fish Tom. Hope to see you on the Swale over the next few weeks. Tight lines.

Great take Tom , keep on bagging as they say.

Nice sir

Good session Charley

Been a fan for years but for gods sake one rod to much hassle 2 rods.tight lines mate.(on one rod 😂😂😂).

Jesus Christ >> This man is worse the Joe Biden !

I’m your biggest fan ever I’m only at boroughbridge please call in for a brew ❤️

Enjoyable as always keep at it charly

Great photography, and the cloud formations are wonderful at this time of year, good we are having a proper English Summer with rain and shine.

Hope your having a cracking season Charly bud, I’ve had a few this season but not as many as I’d of liked, keep the videos coming there much appreciated 👍🏻

Nice sharing brother

I use 12 lb BS Big Game line for my barbel fishing. I tested some using weights and it broke at about 18 lbs (I have seen similar results on the Internet). It has never let me down. So your 25 lb BS will be good for 30 lb + 😀 Only problem using line so strong is that if you get snagged by a passing boat on the Ouse you lose the whole reel of line unless you have a handy knife or scissors.

Very relaxing 👍🏻

what do we do if we get a crayfish - one of the these american ones i mean ? put it back or swift justice?

The angles for video, clarity of picture, explanations and everything were spot on. Well done and thank you

Interesting fish!

What a perfect video!! I have just got this same model and i think it just needs a new air filter and belt and itll be golden. This video will be of fantastic help. Thank you for taking the time to film abd share the steps.

Os the weed here very bad

Very helpful For me this is vital as on Bassenthwaite Lake it seems small pike are to be expected!

Lovely video, i swim in that river up above Reeth in the summer with the grandkids, have seen sea trout up there.

Grass carp you Know?

Which Kind Rod?

According to my Merlin App the birds singing at the end were a Chiffchaff and a Thrush. Great video as ever Tom.

How does that bar sit in side is my question 11:13 does the pin on the end sit up or down

Simple and relaxing video, you are amazing love you.

Lovely swale chub. Stunning colours tom 🎣

Great video, thx👍😀

I like your solid approach, to many RU-vidrs barbel fishing snagy rivers with too light line, a bad example for uninformed

Really enjoyed hot performance by curvy first dancer Emmune 😍😘💯💓

Excellent video Charlet Farley, it helped me a gerat deal. Thanks

Nice one Tom. A late night or an early rise from bed?

Good job thank you best review

Nice to see Tom. Tight lines and good health

Great vid from belgium👍🏻

It's a shame this is closed Its the result of some intruders I am led to believe. There's always a wankxr behind something like this. I have fished it for years and some skroat destroys it Karmer will get you. I have heard a syndicate has it love to know who ?

lovely looking barbel well caught and a good start for the new season

Great to see your films once more in the new season Tom, tight lines.

Superb fish Tom. Hope to see you on the Swale over the summer. Tight lines.

Hi Tom that's a belter.i'm on the swale next week 😁

Pegged out opening day as usual. I went bottle topping on the Sheffield canal. I knew everywhere would be either pegged out or matched up. When the Sunday matches have finished at Ulleskelf, I shall fish there. It will be freezing cold, tramming through and I shall catch nothing 😂