Barbel Fishing on a Snaggy River - They were biting and fighting!

Welcome back to the channel! Today we head out in search of more barbel, switching back to a small snag filled river. The rain and warm conditions had really fired the barbel up and bites came quick and fast. The fish were pulling hard and a few got into snags, but we manage to land some nice fish. Thanks for watching!
Sound track for this episode:
'River Bound'
Music, recorded and produced by E. Chipping at Rose Street Studios, 2023.
'Follow me Down'
Music, recorded and produced by E. Chipping at Rose Street Studios, 2023.
'Tree Lines'
Music, recorded and produced by E. Chipping at Rose Street Studios, 2023.
'Waters Calm'
Music, recorded and produced by E. Chipping at Rose Street Studios, 2023.
'Suns Shimmer'
Music, recorded and produced by E. Chipping at Rose Street Studios, 2023.
'Where the River Goes'
Music, recorded and produced by E. Chipping at Rose Street Studios, 2023.

[@elliottlock9555]

They always feel solid in snags just give them time. They do swim out . Don’t pull there heads off. Good vid well done

[@davesmith325]

Well done on the fish, but come on 8lb line and Avon rod on that (and most other Yorkshire barbel rivers), your going to end up leaving tackle in fish. I’d use 12lb as an absolute minimum on there.

[@RGRIMOWEN]

Have to agree, more bullying required...

[@Jimbob-yp6yi]

💯 agree there I use 15lb main and 12 flouro hook length as I fish a very snaggy river, and it holds some very big barbel, 12-14lb caught regularly,,, and if you know barbel you know that they love snags, great content btw love the channel 👍🏻

[@michaelbooth6007]

If I was you I would keep your rod up high and get down steam of the fish when playing ( if possible ) If you are trying to drag the fish upstream they are more likely to find snags. I always used a centre pin when small river barbel fishing. If you pressure the fish with a high rod you have more chance of keeping their heads out of snags. Barb less hooks are useful too!

[@silentangling]

Fantastic result on a sunny bright day.

[@riverfossfishing]

Many thanks!

[@leeh78]

Cracking rod, had a few in my time, i like the earlier one with abbreviated handle. ❤

[@riverfossfishing]

My first one, but enjoying it so far!

[@bertrude95]

Great video as always. Some nice barbel 👏 banana on aboat i think 😂

[@riverfossfishing]

Thank you! Good to know, I don't want to get cursed.

[@brianjenkinson8674]

great fish good filming, but it would be good if your going post all these videos which ive watched quite a lot, you could maybe show your rigs ect and even give a discription of location! I live around these areas and would be nice of you to share a bit of knowledge, for us older novices. but great work

[@riverfossfishing]

I did some 'vlogs' and shorts that covered rigs and tactics, but stopped as they were not that popular and quite a lot of work. Saying location is also tricky, there are people who want it but also those who complain if you give a river! If you get out fishing you should recognise the landmarks in my videos.

[@barbelover]

Nice video (and barbel) as always! 👍🎣 It also happens very often to me to have a bite when I eat or drink...😉 Tight lines Amigo 😉

[@riverfossfishing]

Making a cup of tea is the best way to get a bite!

[@barbelover]

@@riverfossfishing Or a cup of coffee, I confirm!

[@parklandpiker]

Well done,not been down there yet ouse tuesday for me ...

[@riverfossfishing]

It has been fishing well. Not tried the Ouse yet.

[@jorvikangler]

There's never quite enough room to play the lunatic barbel on there. Still you managed to get some out.

[@riverfossfishing]

They are also very familiar with their home!

[@badger2153]

Well done chap, my local river is very weedy with very few barbel so i know how devastating it can be😅 Trick is keep pressure on but loosen your drag and they fish should pull you out, doesn't always work but its definitely worth a go. Tight lines and a new sub👍

[@riverfossfishing]

Thanks very much for the sub, much appreciated! I went back a few days later (next vid) and did much better by playing them differently.

[@badger2153]

@@riverfossfishing good man, looking forward to seeing it 👍

[@Nick-01536]

Always a pleasure to watch one if your videos 👍👍👍 My original JW Avon Quivers are in retirement at the min but I'll never part with them,they're the best rods I've ever used !!! I just use rods that are a bit more stout for chub and barbel. What alarms are you using there ??? The ears on them looked different 🤔🤔🤔 Don't throw away those ragged off cuts from the hotdogs,thread them onto your hook and up the shank for a change of bait shape etc... 👍👍👍

[@riverfossfishing]

Many thanks, they are a good addition. Then alarms are actually just some korum adjusting rod rests that have an alarm shape. I keep all the rag end hot dog and chop it up into my ground bait, nothing is wasted!

[@tomhill9934]

Went there the other week and it was well flooded, my best barbel is 9.5 pounds from there, the weed does make it tricky but if you keep pressure they usually pull through eventually.

[@riverfossfishing]

That's a great fish, well done!

[@davidfinch5062]

Some nice fish landed there. Given the quality of your videos it surprises me that you have a relatively low subscriber count.

[@riverfossfishing]

Cheers, I am not pushing the channel that much and lack brand endorsement which obviously helps a lot! Growing organically!

[@darrentones5468]

Looks like river Nidd to me...

[@darrentones5468]

Skip Bridge?

[@AlexGregoryFishing]

First comment. Damn I am cool.

[@riverfossfishing]

Hahah congrats 👏🎉

[@fishwithivan8562]

you fishing on river nidd

[@simonattwood4540]

12lb main line 10lb hook link it's not good angling to keep getting broke off pal

[@riverfossfishing]

If the aim was to not get snagged or break off we would all fish 60lb braid like the lure anglers. The heavier the line the more pressure you put into fish and the more damage you will cause to their mouth hauling them from snags. In my opinion that is bad angling. We should aim for a balanced set up that is safe if we do get broken off. The heavier line would not stop these barbel finding snags.

[@simonattwood4540]

Hit and hold hence the strong lines you cannot let the fish take line cos once your in the snag you are done for brutal but that's the only way in snaggy waters may I also suggest a real with more cranking power 👍