Big Trent Barbel - Autumn Barbel Specimen Series

Autumn Barbel Specimen Series
Join us on ADTV for an exciting angling adventure with Phil Spinks, Specimen Series superstar and big fish enthusiast.
In this gripping episode, Phil embarks on a 3-hour journey to the renowned River Trent, on a mission to conquer the mighty barbel that calls this waterway home.
Blessed by recent rainfall, the River Trent’s barbel are in high spirits, eagerly taking the bait. In a whirlwind 24-hour session, Phil lands an abundance of barbel, including awe-inspiring specimens that tip the scales into the double-figure range.
Witness Phil's prowess as he expertly employs his big river barbel rig to reel in these colossal fish. It's a lesson in simplicity and effectiveness, as Phil shares the techniques you need for your own success at River Trent barbel fishing.
If you're passionate about barbel fishing on the River Trent, this episode is a must-watch!
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[@andrewwing5086]

Great video, all the specimen videos in the series are. Phil your a credit to angling the way you communicate and conduct your self. A.D are lucky to have you as their ambassador.

[@jacendex]

Great Video! 🎣 I grew up watching John Wilson, me and my children are now watching Phil and your a credit to our sport. I hope you continue to put out content, tight lines!

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you ☺️, John was definitely an huge inspiration and friend to me too. Regards Phil,

[@technomickdocumentalist2495]

That was some phenomenal barbel hauling ! Damn I didn’t know the Trent had boomed and blossomed so well, we’ll done that man. 💯👌

[@CarpAndMore]

Great angling , love this specimen series ❤️

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Glad you enjoy it! 😊

[@albiewilliams6830]

A cracking session and an enjoyable watch from adtv again and a river I hope to fish for barbel one day although my local river the Wye holds plenty of them the trent certainly offers the chance to catch a chunk

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video. I'm very jealous of the Wye being your local river 👌 Good luck with your fishing, Regards Phil

[@rockdogization]

once again phil..a brilliant video those barbel were deffo mad for it....obviously the river conditions helped too!....i travel to the trent a few times a year...it is a bit of a journey for me as well ...so ya planning has to be right...and the end rig is definately worth a try on my next barbel trip.....tight lines until ya next one...hopefully some pike fishing to come!......

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you 😊 The combi-rig is great. I had issues with long mono hook links breaking in the past. The combi rig has never let me down so far! I often get asked for more pike fishing content, you never know what's around the corner? Regards Phil,

[@deanderbyshire3052]

Great video and watch, top work !

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you Dean 😊

[@norwynparker]

great video Phil

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you Norwyn 😊 Have you managed a barbel trip this season? Regards Phil,

[@tutts999]

Nice watch as normal. 120 mile trip for me, but it's worth every mile when they're on it. 😂

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you 😊

[@andrewraines680]

Great video and in my opinion that's best peg on that stretch, Had some good sessions there 😉

[@norwynparker506]

Yep went to the severn 1st week of Sept had a few but the river was very low

[@martinrowden2819]

What a great video that is the mighty river treat in true form I wouldn't mind knowing the stretch lol

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you Martin 😊, it's a lovely stretch of river. www.hdaafishing.co.uk/

[@AaronCarpAngler-UK]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@user-gn9rn6qw9v]

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[@TheBassRacer]

Great video well explained👌 glad the Trent is to far for me

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video 😊 The Trent is worth the long drive and a special treat when it's on form 👌 Regards Phil,

[@badger2153]

Brilliant mate well done, I'm on a mad pursuit for one myself on the upper thames but being thin on the ground and loosing 3, (2 in one night 😢) over the last 8 outings I'm torn between a trip on the wye or on the trent just to ease the pain and hopefully put a bend in the rod 😂

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you 😊, keep persevering on the Thames! The rewards could be very high 🐳

[@badger2153]

​@AnglingDirectTV quick update for you, perseverance paid off finally with a beautiful 14lb12oz barbel. Thanks for all the tips and tricks and replies, it makes getting out there after a 12hr shift a bit easier. Tight lines 👍

[@AnglingDirectTV]

🥳 A massive congratulations , that's a mega barbel! Captures like that are all the more rewarding when you have to put extra effort in 💪

[@michaelbarnes3015]

Brilliant video where’s my cap you promised me mate

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you Michael 😊, have you messaged our instagram page with your details? Send a DM across and I’ll personally sort it 👌 Regards Phil

[@allanharris9143]

Great video and some great catches. What sort of boilies are you using they look fishmeal

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi Allan, I was using 12mm Sticky baits krill active. They are perfect barbel baits as they are pretty much a 12mm kill with a layer of paste around them. www.anglingdirect.co.uk/sticky-baits-the-krill-active-freezer?queryID=3b3f48595fe34e649e193147a4045f4a&objectID=92845&indexName=live_ad_uk_products Regards Phil,

[@ebbnflotheenviromanc1127]

Much better than the river wye video u put me through m8, actually worth a watch this time.. Shame ad made u put those 12ft garden posts on your shimano areo's they deserve more. 😆

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Slightly confused as I’ve never filmed on the river Wye? Have you used the new Advanta barbel rods? I have been very impressed with them, perfect for big rivers like the Trent! Regards Phil,

[@barrykent4779]

Hi, watching this video, Phil stresses the importance of a baitrunner reel. Can i ask, are these set tight as to give no line, when under pressure from the flow or are the ledges heavy enough to keep the bait static in the flow? The ledgers look around 4oz? I suffer from the line continuously paying out when my baitrunners are on fishing the Trent. Thanks, Barry

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hello Barry, You will need to adjust the tension on the baitrunners so that the flow can’t pull line from the reel. A barbel will still strip line from the reel on the bite, a tighter baitrunner also helps set the hook 🪝 n the take 👌 Regards Phil

[@johnmanton5018]

Enjoyed that. Im after a new landing net for Barbel/Trent fishing. Could you tell me what you were using during these sessions. Cheers John

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you John 😊, I was using a 30inch Advanta folding spoon net. These have possibly gone out of stock, but the Gardner folding pan net in 26inch would be very similar. www.anglingdirect.co.uk/gardner-folding-pan-landing-net?queryID=bffad44f7e8787afd6f9b78c81d128ad&objectID=106237&indexName=live_ad_uk_products Regards Phil,

[@borderlands6606]

Would you only use the combi-rig for rocky swims like the Trent, or as a general river barbel and carp set up?

[@AnglingDirectTV]

The combi-rig works well on all faster flowing rivers. Using a longer hooklink definitely gets more bites 👌. The stiffness of the fluorocarbon makes the rig 99% tangle proof and super tough.

[@jamescrosby5562]

Awesome barbel video. Is this the Collingham stretch?

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi James, yes but no 😆, It's a stretch that is controlled by Hull and District AA. It's the opposite bank to Collingham so in the same area.

[@waynereece4543]

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[@waynereece4543]

Hi is that a day ticket stretch please

[@barrykent4779]

I struggle so much on my section of the Upper Trent. Only 1 barbel this year! Big decline in recent years but still big fish to be had. Could you advise what area / ticket youre fishing? Thanks, Barry

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Seems the tidal Trent is still on good form, numbers of barbel of all sizes. Phil was fishing a stretch rum by Hull & District AA. www.hdaafishing.co.uk/

[@barrykent4779]

@@AnglingDirectTV Thanks

[@MrTimskie]

What is the cast weight of this rod please. Great video

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Phil was using the Advanta Barbel Twin Tip rod in 2.25/2.75lb tc. Depending on the weight you need to cast you can choose the right top section for the job. The 2.75lb section will cope with very heavy weights/feeders up to 8oz. www.anglingdirect.co.uk/advanta-barbel-twin-tip-fishing-rod?queryID=2a10dfc294cf1d4897f8a8323461e5c1&objectID=107670&indexName=live_ad_uk_products

[@michaellawson7233]

My friend and I was fishing on the Trent and he caught a 19.8 barbel at Clifton were and ten minutes later he got a graling

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Wow! 19lb 8oz is a HUGE barbel! Well done to your friend.

[@craigwhite5663]

Where is this please?

[@mickbrooks8114]

What reels are those?

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hello Mick, Phil was using Shimano baitrunners X-Aero's. 👌 www.anglingdirect.co.uk/shimano-baitrunner-x-aero-ra?queryID=dae882b2ce6b3c5042122761432f770c&objectID=40239&indexName=live_ad_uk_products

[@kev8343]

ive never found flouro great for abrasion tbh

[@AnglingDirectTV]

The OMC blend fluorocarbon in 15lb has been mega tough for me this Autumn. I've caught dozens of barbel from very snaggy swims on the same long boom sections. I just attach fresh braided sections when the hook gets spoilt. www.anglingdirect.co.uk/omc-blend-fluorocarbon-fishing-hooklink-soft-20m?queryID=40c806f298135837a94084d3e5e17f08&objectID=101723&indexName=live_ad_uk_products Regards Phil,