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wernitz	Help me catch a barbel!	Lead	[-]
Posts: 1 (18/02/08 15:25) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None Hi, Just found your site and spent over 90minutes trying to get registered,so,complicated. I am looking for somewhere to have a decent days fishing on the Thames,trying to catch a barbel and other stuff,ie. carp,bream perch,maybe a nice sleeper rod for a pike,I have never caught a barbel,so that is high on my list as I am due to have a big opp. on my back which may well reduce my mobility more than it is now. Does anyone know of an easy or semi easy beat where I might be in with a shout for a barbel,I dont mind fishing anywhere really,cherwell,severn,wye,thame,etc.etc. It would be good to meet up with someone before or a phoe call to discuss any info that can be given.I think I have good enough tackle to cope with the thames and strong fish,rods 2 to 3lb test,lines up to 18lbs,42" landing nets and same mats. I am based on Romney Marsh,in Kent, so I can get up to windsor etc in 2 to 3 hours.Any info would be great,thanks, NIC.
MILLIE	a virgin boy	#1	[-]
Posts: 317 (18/02/08 15:32) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	You would be better off posting in the Thames thread. They seem a good bunch on there Roger
davhall		#2	[-]
Posts: 1567 (18/02/08 15:40) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	get yourself on the kennet,try on there.
cushty1		#3	[-]
Posts: 827 (18/02/08 15:48) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Have a look on the Medway thread Nic !!!!!!!!!! Another Fine Mess You Got Me Too !!!!
thisisjohn		#4	[-]
Posts: 7654 (18/02/08 20:34) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	i fully agree with dave, try reading and district club, cheap season tickets, miles of the glorious kennet and barbel in abundance, leave the thames alone until you catch a few....j.w john walker
davhall		#5	[-]
Posts: 1570 (18/02/08 20:59) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	like john saya,RDAA,maybe a bit late this season for season tickets,one for june,try the old mill day ticket,they have a website,the fishing is,so i'm told, a little hit and miss but you still stand a good chance,just mind the crayfish.
CronkyVoddy		#6	[-]
Posts: 115 (19/02/08 11:34) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Wernitz, Welcome mate, I agree with the others about looking or posting on Thames site. I used to fish Thames around Penton Hook, Staines, Laleham, Chertsey etc. Access at Laleham is good. Some spots you can park right by your chosen swim, other spots may be 50 yard walk. You may have a low 18" high rail to step over and you can be on a Barbel peg in minuites. I found the majority of anglers would fish maggot feeder cast 3/4 to far bank but watch out for boats!!! Not too much of a problem at the mo but a pain in warmer months. Keep rod tip low. Some fine Barbel and Chub to be had (even caught chub on chips at Staines!!!) but much prefer my home river of the Severn. There are some good pegs around staines that are easy access but need a bit of looking for also around Windsor/old Windsor and downstream at Hampton court. Hope this is of some use. Get out there and enjoy.
wernitz		#7	[-]
Posts: 2 (21/02/08 10:07) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi CronkyVoddy, thanks for info,will surely be giving it ago before too lomg. Hopefully I can post record of a catch! THANKS
bb king		#8	[-]
Posts: 2159 (21/02/08 10:16) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	wernitz wrote: Hi CronkyVoddy, thanks for info,will surely be giving it ago before too lomg. Hopefully I can post record of a catch! THANKS No, no, no... Hopefully you can post catch of a record!!!! Just a note on your gear. 2-3lb tc is possibly over-gunned. Use the 2lb option if those are the only two test-curves you have. The majority of barbel anglers favour 1.5 - 1.75lb rods, 1.75lb being the most common and will see you through most venues. 18lb line is too heavy (IMO) and may cause problems with holding bottom in flows, which you then compensate for with bigger and heavier leads. Main lines should be between 8-12lb, probably 10/12lb would be the better option for you on rivers like the Kennet or Thames as they can throw up some decent fish. Take time to balance your tackle and you will enjoy the sport. Rigs are largely scaled down carp rigs, but never complicate things. Keep it simple. Hair rig bait, mono or coated braid hooklengths, free running leads or use lead clips for safety. Noting you're prepared to travel for a fish, why not consider a weekend break on somewhere like the Severn or Teme, just to get one or two 'easy' fish under your belt. You could also consider a 'guide' for a day. There are a few that use these boards. I think Neal Whayte (did I spell that right) is based in the South East, Chris Ponsford for the Wye/Severn/Teme and then there is Graham Elliot in the Berkshire area (Loddon/Thames/Kennet ??). Whilst it might seem OTT to have a guide, it might stand you a better chance of achieving your goal before you have that operation on your back. ATB and good luck for the op. Gary Last Edited By: bb king 21/02/08 10:34. Edited 1 times.
Severn Wanderer		#9	[-]
Posts: 974 (23/02/08 09:27) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Wernitz, Put a post over on theThames thread. A lot of the lads fish around the Windsor area and I'm sure somebody will help you out. Not the easiest place though to try and catch a first Barbel, as JW says places like the Kennet are much easier. Cheers Paul
wernitz	scaling down	#10	[-]
Posts: 3 (23/02/08 11:31) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks Gary,points noted,and that is no problem,as for keeping it simple,thats all I do,still get good results.Funny you say try for a short break as my partner and I have been looking at a midweek getaway on the Wye or Severn.Am going to give the Medway a try,just to get the the right set ups before we go. Many thanks for taking time to write,Nic.
bb king		#11	[-]
Posts: 2173 (23/02/08 11:50) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Nic, If you need any help for the Wye/Severn Chris Ponsford will help you out. Link - http://chrisponsford.co.uk/ atb
oooh big gudgeon		#12	[-]
Posts: 1327 (23/02/08 17:48) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Nic, if you don`t achieve your goal darn sarth and feel a trip ooop north is in order then post somthing on the Severn thread in the river reports and we`ll arrange to meet up with you and put you on a fish or three. One stretch I fish can be ridiculously productive so I`d be confident of you having a good day out. Nice easy access as well (for the Severn anyway!) By three methods we may learn the wisdom to catch barbel: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.- (Apologies to Confucius!)
wernitz		#13	[-]
Posts: 4 (04/03/08 12:55) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi, thanks for your offer, would be great to meet up if I fail to catch this season,perhaps I will have a couple of days in your area in the new one,it would good to get advice as well as I am a basic tackle person.THANKS, NIC.

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