FLOAT FISHING FOR BARBEL

We're back on the river again, this time float fishing for Barbel. I've been doing more float fishing than usual this season, particularly on the river for all sorts of species. In this video we look at trotting, using Korum Blobs and the new Speci Sticks with large lumps of meat, to hopefully lure a large Barbel. We catch a few nice fish along the way and talk float tactics. When it comes to Winter we'll continue this trotting, but with smaller floats and maggots to try and keep the bites coming as it gets cold. The nuisance fish won't be as much of a problem then, so I look forward to maybe releasing another video then.
Many people feel they need expensive rods and centrepin reels for this type of fishing but hopefully this demonstrates that you can potentially use what you've got already, get out there and catch some Barbel on the float!
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[@timjames6190]

Love it I so miss my barbel fishing , I’ve lived in Devon for over 20 years now that was the last time I got a Barbel .Only fly fishing down here for me ,keep wanting to go and fish up in the Home Counties again if I ever go back up the line again .Great video thanks 🙏

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yeah, they’re not as widespread as some other species. I’m lucky to have a few spots that holds these beauties! Check out my latest fly fishing video 👍 You might like it. Love Devon … lovely place 😁

[@jonkennard8272]

Nick really enjoy your videos what a stunning and very much alive and intimate river. That's a dream right there.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks for checking it out!! 👌👌

[@riverfossfishing]

Seems like the barbel fishing has been pretty good everywhere this summer. I am yet to catch any on the float but nice to see you do it so effortlessly!!

[@Lifeonthebank]

switching to trotting maggots works well through the winter. Often outfishes fishes other methods round here!

[@dominicburton950]

That was a great watch .Those rudd looked magnificent too. Looking forward to watching predator stuff Nick .Excellent filming as always 👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yeah, just been enjoying a bit of schoolboy fishing with the float. Loved it mate. Thanks for the kind comments 👍👍👍👌

[@jonkennard8272]

That was a pretty prolific swim good work

[@Lifeonthebank]

So awesome on the float!!! 👍👍👍

[@jonkennard8272]

Thought that exactly myself

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Great vid .Very informative . many thanks .

[@happyfishingtimes8823]

Great vid mate looked like so much fun :) can’t beat trotting absolutely love it

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers mate. Need to do more trotting in prep for our grayling sessions. Will switch to maggots soon when the temps drop 👍

[@derrenburrfootstepsofanang5543]

Great stuff as always Nick 👍🙌

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers mate. Thanks for checking it out as always! 👍👏👏👏

[@stevesorrell4541]

Great film Nick. Loving the look of those floats......food for thought for next season. Keep em' coming!

[@Lifeonthebank]

The Speci Sticks mate … I really liked using quite a bulky float. Tough and very visual 👍👍

[@leefishersallwaysfishing]

Enjoyed that Nick, great production as usual👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thank you Lee. Enjoyed your recent vids mate. Did well on those Crucians! 👍👍👍

[@grayhey152]

Excellent vid mate, really well shot and edited. Really enjoy your stuff 🙌

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thank you mate. Kind of you to say so. Glad you enjoy the videos! 👍👍👍

[@delwigzieful]

Nothing like catching river barbel cracking video nick as always i have had some nice barbel on the wye and trent this year take care,para

[@Lifeonthebank]

Nice mate. The Wye and Trent look like amazing rivers, particularly for Barbel. Good angling mate. 👍👍👍

[@mozzler1]

Great vid as usual, Nick. Can I get a touch of advice regarding depth, please? Are you on depth, with the bait just tripping bottom or just off bottom? Thanks

[@Lifeonthebank]

Just off bottom mate 👍👍👍

[@danielborthwick9409]

Great video, are you throwing in any loose feed as well?

[@ethanwright3445]

🎣🎣🎣

[@Lifeonthebank]

😁😁😁👍

[@camocarper24871]

What reel is it your using.

[@igorkostadinovic7431]

Where can i get the float "Speci" Nice video,more better your process to get the fish..br from austria

[@Lifeonthebank]

If you Google ‘Korum Speci Stick’ then you’ll find where to buy online. In shops in UK atm, not sure about over there though. 👍👍👍

[@pbarwell]

What reel is that you’re using ?

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

What reel are you using ?

[@Lifeonthebank]

It’s a reel sent to me to test. No name and not available at present but a nice reel. Thanks for checking out the video. 👍👍

[@smosarkimario9929]

🤩👍✋🙋‍♂️

[@Lifeonthebank]

😁😁😁👍🎣

[@paulfranciosi5970]

Belter Rudd M8

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks mate, yes. Fished the float shallow and sprayed maggots👍👍👍

[@joshtarrant1898]

I’m 6 days late to this video Wtf

[@Lifeonthebank]

😂😂 better late than never! Thanks for checking it out! 👍👍👍