Catching Barbel on the Float and Centrpin

We are back after the barbel, this time on a new method to me... on the float! Trotting meat on a small river brought a nice fish in the first swim after some loose feeding. It was great on the Centrpin reel feeling all the power of the fish. A few swim hops later and we connect to another! Thanks for watching, be sure to follow me on Instagram:
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Sound track for this episode:
'The Big Wish'
Music, recorded and produced by E. Chipping at Rose Street Studios, 2023.
'Road to River''
Music, recorded and produced by E. Chipping at Rose Street Studios, 2023.
'The Next One'
Music, recorded and produced by E. Chipping at Rose Street Studios, 2023.

[@ericyarnell7609]

Awesome video and awesome fish! Barbel seem like such cool creatures. I pin for steelhead in the great lakes and it’s just about the most fun thing ever. Always feel like you’re 1on1 with the fish, and I’ve even had some fish run so hard they bloody my knuckles!

[@riverfossfishing]

I would love to give that a go, they look like they fight like crazy!

[@mikethompson8666]

Enjoyed that very much, thank you.

[@riverfossfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@alexdayes2986]

Looked great fun. Well done. Really enjoy your channel. Keep making the videos 👍

[@riverfossfishing]

Thanks for watching, glad you like the channel!

[@lenraby5920]

Well done mate, best way to catch Barbel is trotting on the pin. The benefit of the pin is obvious once you start yo use a pin, no line twisting and it’s so tactile you feel connected unlike a fixed spool reel. New sub from and old Coot, looking forward to more Pin magic.

[@riverfossfishing]

That initial run and feeling the power directly through the reel is unparalleled. I've got some other vids to come out, and one on the pin I think....

[@paganoutdoors3193]

Cracking video, fish on the centerpin is brilliant, loved it, good health and safe travels, cheers craig

[@riverfossfishing]

Many thanks!

[@jorvikangler]

Well done on your first float fish caught barbel, especially the one out of the snag riddle hell hole that is the second swim. The same one I caught my barbel on opening day. Was very lucky to get that one out on a 3lb hook length.

[@riverfossfishing]

Thanks! I am trying to find time to get back and try again! It is a good swim but as you say really snaggy. I am glad I was fishing 8lb line, 3lb would be too much for my nerves!

[@Nick-01536]

I love trotting a float with a pin reel but it's something i just dont do enough of unfortunately. I think this video has certainly got me wanting to get out and give it a go 👍👍👍

[@riverfossfishing]

Trotting is great, I find it keeps me really focused, and playing any fish on a pin is good fun!

[@parklandpiker]

Well done enjoyed that ,im out first time on tuesday,hopefully i will be able to make a video out of it...well done again

[@riverfossfishing]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Good luck when you get out !

[@andyperry6136]

Brill fishing on the pin well done.

[@riverfossfishing]

Thanks 👍

[@iankenison9962]

I enjoy your vids and I’ve fished that venue with a centrepin without a float however I took a chance with 8lb line straight through. Some of the swims require12lb line the snags are rife and a rope to carefully get into position on the bank

[@riverfossfishing]

I was fishing 10lb main to 8lb hook length. I was going to go 8lb straight through but as I make all my stick floats I didn't want to risk losing one if the line snapped above the float. I find the Ouse and Derwent worse for slippy mud banks!

[@stevesnailfish]

That new rod and reel worked well dude....Nice one. I do like Korum stuff....

[@riverfossfishing]

They made a really nice combo pairing well together.

[@myke.h2913]

What breaking strain line? how many yards of line? On the reel .

[@darrentones5468]

I'd guess this is near to cowthorpe on river nidd

[@darrentones5468]

River Nidd?

[@tomhill9934]

Is that Tockwith?

[@robhill645]

Had a 9lb fish on the float from the Wye last autumn… unbelievable battle compared to when you get them on the feeder Well done on yours

[@riverfossfishing]

It is a fantastic way to catch them. And you are right completely different fight to the feeders.

[@guitarste]

Which bait? Just skipped from intro to hooking the fish

[@tomhill9934]

Looked like he was trotting cubes of luncheon meat to me.

[@user-qk9jp8nd3k]

Can you still buy tfg centre pin

[@riverfossfishing]

Unfortunately not... Second hand only now.

[@williamhill8756]

Fishing relaxing ??? Right .