What should I look for when barbel fishing?

What should I look for when barbel fishing?

Barbel have evolved to live in fast-flowing rivers and are perfectly adapted to fast currents, especially in low, clear water conditions. Look for streamy, shallow water in the summer and don’t be put off by a depth as little as 50cm.

Is the River Severn good for fishing?

The Severn catchment is perhaps best known for its coarse fishing though (particularly for barbel and chub in the middle reaches) but like the Wye, its salmon are of a good average size. The main stem provides some good salmon fishing opportunities but below Shrewsbury is mainly concentrated around the weirs.

Where is barbel in a river?

In terms of swim choice on smaller rivers in low / normal water conditions, you will find barbel almost anywhere, from slow deep pools to fast shallow glides and everywhere in-between. I do however find that barbel love to be close by to some form of cover, be that weed, rafts, submerged snags or overhanging trees.

What is a crease in a river?

The best way to try and describe a crease is would be to say that it is a visible line on the surface of the river that marks the line between a fast and a slower current.

How do you attract barbel?

Fish-based boilies with krill, crab or crayfish flavouring are great for barbel. Fish one or two on a hair rig and break a few up as feed offerings in a PVA bag. Paste can be moulded it into whatever shape or size you like. It breaks down fairly easily, giving off particles that attract barbel upstream.

What is the best time of year for barbel fishing?

Muscular, torpedo-shaped bars of gold – for me, big barbel are the ultimate quarry for late summer and autumn. Many anglers rely on fishing during the hours of darkness to outwit the largest specimens, but big barbel can be readily caught throughout the day if you ensure you follow a few simple rules.

Can you night fish on the River Severn?

Re: night fishing I’m in a syndicated stretch on the Lower Severn…. night fishing is allowed, and the bulk of the fish come well into darkness, there is very little litter left.