The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/topic/3126/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Mon, 05 Nov 2001 01:50:28 GMT Wed, 07 Nov 2001 15:37:13 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/topic/3126/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50962/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50962
However there is a more serious side to this, which is what happens when you meet other anglers on the riverbank, who are fishing for barbel with woefully inadequate tackle? Do you just bite your tongue & walk away, or do you offer advice? I tend to opt for the former option,... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (JohnA) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50962 Wed, 07 Nov 2001 15:37:13 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50966/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50966 :lol
john walker
]]> feeds@yuku.com (thisisjohn) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50966 Tue, 06 Nov 2001 13:50:14 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50965/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50965
'Cept tonight, just for John.
]]> feeds@yuku.com (Graham Elliott) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50965 Tue, 06 Nov 2001 10:35:26 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50964/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50964 feeds@yuku.com (thisisjohn) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50964 Tue, 06 Nov 2001 08:08:29 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50963/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50963 Any permissions needed from Barbel police?
Got notepad, pen ready this weekend, found lost thermometer on pike fishing trip so recent postings very useful.
Don ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Trentman) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50963 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 20:41:44 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50979/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50979
Some interesting comments guys.

Donkey's years ago, I caught an 11lb 2oz barbel from the Kennet. Could not claim it as a true catch however, I was trout fishing at the time you see. That fish fell to a black buzzer as I recall.

Going back to my fish-in on the Kennet last year, I must confess that I did pose some sarcasm towards certain gentlemen who I thought were sitting ducks for it.

After being told how thoroughly "modern" my tackle... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (trentbarbeler) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50979 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 20:14:32 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50967/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50967
no, the carp have all gone to sleep now i am afriad, last time I was after the bleak on the river with the centrepin, now that's a bit more like it, I hear the barbel police say!

Well I wasn't actually after the bleak but.....

Just been discussing my sad addiction to barbus with a work colleague, I will at some point soon, have to lick my wounds and get back on the horse (not a single barb out of the ouse this season !!)

And there's always the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Pete Falloon) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50967 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 19:23:02 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50978/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50978
Well, I ain't bragging, but I've had no complaints yet !! - even if only for a short time, Graham!! - How're EWE doing ??


Jonty ]]> feeds@yuku.com (John Tait) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50978 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 18:22:29 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50977/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50977
Jonty can take it Pete, he live up North, so has to have a sense of humour.

Are you still Car....p fishing?.

]]> feeds@yuku.com (Graham Elliott) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50977 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 16:40:31 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50976/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50976
I am sorry to tell you the barbel police informed me that they dislike such playful banter. Discussion of the quarry, appropriate tackle and different varieties of luncheon meat only please :rolleyes :

yours

Pete ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Pete Falloon) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50976 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 16:24:59 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50975/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50975
15 love! ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Graham Elliott) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50975 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 16:18:03 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50974/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50974
Jonty
]]> feeds@yuku.com (John Tait) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50974 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 16:12:25 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50973/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50973 :rolleyes

Now all my dreams are shattered,,,how will i ever survive:b feeds@yuku.com (Alan Trogg Fawcett) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50973 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 14:59:29 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50972/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50972 Wheres the best place to buy all the tweed gear then??

John Norris, Penrith (or nick it from Shugborough)

Do i have to buy a creel

A C-reel ?? - no, no - a freshwater reel is what you need.

What kind of footware will i need

Green wellies with large-capacity legs (have to keep the sheep comfy - GE will recommend some - baaaa!)

Is the hip flask compulsary ??

Only to make visitors feel welcome (except the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (John Tait) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50972 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 14:48:43 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50971/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50971
I get him on my line get him to the net & then........he sees i'm dressed in camo gear, i'm wearing a wooly hat, i'm using a bait runner type reel & that i've got rod rests.

The barbel must realise that i'm not a member of the barbel police & decides that he can't be caught by me so he lets go of the hook & swims off.

Question time now then.
Wheres the best place to buy all the tweed gear... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Alan Trogg Fawcett) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50971 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 12:36:04 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50970/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50970
They certainly are, Lee - but not constables, nay, not even sergeants. By the sound of the hatty chappy, district commissioners, I think !!


Jonty


]]> feeds@yuku.com (John Tait) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50970 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 11:25:53 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50969/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50969
Nice post (as usual!). Isn't this just Barbel Snobbery? Each of us makes choices about the way in which we enjoy our angling. But what I object to is the way some people imply that their choices are in 'some way' better than yours. Who says?? What right do folks have to impose 'their way' on you? Would we enjoy it more - I doubt it - I'd certainly enjoy it less soaked to the skin in my 'hair shirt'.

Each to his own and respect for all.....


Chris feeds@yuku.com (Chris Plumb) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50969 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 11:13:36 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50968/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50968 I do not have a Tweed hat, or even a Kelly kettle.
I bet we enjoy our selves more, forget Barbel Police, they just think they are Gods gift to Barbel fishing. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Allan) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50968 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 10:50:21 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50980/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50980
Lee, you have definitely met them, in fact it seems like the ones you met were not mere Constables, but were high ranking ones, such as Superintendents.

The criteria to apply, in regards to fishing is a) Am I breaking rules, b) Am I doing anything detrimental to the fish, c) Is my fishing affecting the enjoyment of others and d) Is my fishing having a negative affect upon... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Stewart Bloor) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50980 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 10:47:27 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/reply/50986/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html#reply-50986 ;) ....john.w.
john walker
]]> feeds@yuku.com (thisisjohn) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/sreply/50986 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 03:41:22 GMT <![CDATA[ The Barbel Police; Whats that all about? ]]> http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/topic/3126/t/The-Barbel-Police-Whats-that-all-about-.html
Whilst lurking on Fishing Magic, I read that Ron Clay opened up a thread called, "the barbel police". Predictably, some others came in including the site owner. One even told other to come to this site as there were loads of barbel policemen on this site. Fortunately, Johnty went straight in and put that guy right.

Anyway, I am a barbel angler. Have been since 1973 and a barbel only angler for quite some years. So, just who are these "Barbel... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (trentbarbeler) http://barbelfishingworld.yuku.com/topic/3126 Mon, 05 Nov 2001 01:50:28 GMT