"They're... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (RollingPinBoy) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148400 Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:43:02 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148399/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148399 feeds@yuku.com (riverprince2512) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148399 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:56:37 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148398/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148398 feeds@yuku.com (lesliefisherman) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148398 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 22:25:59 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148397/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148397
That I agree with Dave here concerning the need for balance in ones tackle. But having said that, I also see the valid point's Ray makes concerning the use of braid especially for his art of rolling bait searching the river for takes. Ray's style of fishing has got to be one of the simplest in terms of set up but my word is he so right about location.

I know a few guys that fish in a similar style to Ray on the smaller more intimate rivers and they all confirm... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (trentbarbeler) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148397 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:55:15 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148396/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148396 When I first started barbel fishing 20 odd years ago we used 1lb to 1.1/4lb test curve rods to a min 6lbs so the give plus stretch of the mono took all the pressure,now with heavier test curves i.e.1.3/4lbs or more you need to go up accordingly.Plus a bigger average size of barbel.

On the lost fish theme someone once wrote and I quote
:To the match fisherman to loose a big barbel is not the end of the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Unregistered(d)) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148396 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 18:35:40 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148395/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148395 I always wonder who counted them! ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Slip59) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148395 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 18:13:18 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148394/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148394
the trent otter,dont know what tackle he used,but he did bait up with a thousand lobworms on the trent.derek. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (lesliefisherman) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148394 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 18:11:34 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148393/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148393 ....j.w ]]> feeds@yuku.com (thisisjohn) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148393 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:40:15 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148392/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148392 feeds@yuku.com (walliswizard) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148392 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:29:25 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148391/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148391 ....j.w ]]> feeds@yuku.com (thisisjohn) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148391 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:22:39 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148390/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148390 Kev ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Slip59) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148390 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 16:57:21 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148389/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148389
8lb mainline is the absolute minimum i would use for barbel,providing i was fishing open water,10 or 12 are my usual choice.

Jim ,the problem with braid is the diameter and zero stretch,these two properties can cause it to cut through flesh like a cheese wire,allthough tubing goes... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (jeeves33) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148389 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:31:59 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148388/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148388
IMO 4lb is too light for Barbel fishing, but that isn't the question, the question is.......... was the fact that Warren was on a braided hooklength the reason he blanked, while his mate caught on mono.

I don't think that the reason you blanked was down to the braided hooklength, more likely he was on the fish and you wernt (as others have already said).
Next time, see if your mate will let you drop into his swim for a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (scubasteve) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148388 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:35:02 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148387/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148387 feeds@yuku.com (Paul Boote) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148387 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:29:54 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148386/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148386
Always using 8lb line is pointless/reckless/dangerous/stupid (delete as you see fit) if you can catch on stronger line.

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]]> feeds@yuku.com (davelumb) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148386 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:27:08 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148385/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148385
I'm fairly certain that not all that long ago you could look at any angling weekly and see: "Carp, 20lb, caught on 8lb Sylcast" or "Carp, 30lb, caught on 8lb Maxima".

Nobody complained about 8lb line being too light then.

In open water, is 8lb justified for barbel?

(I dunno - for what it's worth I use 10lb!) ]]> feeds@yuku.com (walliswizard) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148385 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:48:32 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148384/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148384 feeds@yuku.com (lesliefisherman) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148384 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:14:10 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148383/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148383 feeds@yuku.com (bewdley2) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148383 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 11:39:33 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/148381/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html#reply-148381 feeds@yuku.com (RollingPinBoy) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/148381 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:43:29 GMT http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/topic/10283/t/braid-v-s-mono-.html feeds@yuku.com (riverprince2512) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/topic/10283 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:33:50 GMT