River Ribble Barbel A First Time for Gold

[@si_blacksheep]

What a vid Ian. !! Excellent. You have inspired me to get down on the Ribble. 45 years fishing and still learning. Love it 👍

[@PikerBiker]

Thanks Simon! Hope to see you down there on the banks of the mighty Ribble

[@si_blacksheep]

@@PikerBiker I’ll be sure to say hello. Don’t you worry. 👍

[@WesLovelace]

What a scenic stretch of water to fish on with light tackle....Interesting catches of Barbel and chub.....Look forward to another episode.....Sea Ya!!

[@PikerBiker]

Wes Lovelace thank you very much Wes. I’m still working through the lockdown but I might be forced to take time off in May, if so I have a few videos coming out that have been on the back burner. Thanks very much for the lovely comment and watching my video

[@MyJohnscott]

Wow it’s all come flooding back mate that was quite simply my most favourite fishing experience I’ve ever had pal, stunning fish and I owe that 1 to you buddy thank you so much for helping me catch my first ever barbel, fantastic video mate, this 1 is my favourite out of all of em but I’m slightly bias lol. Can’t wait to get out again soon on another fishing adventure with my good friend Ian, top man an top angler 💯 tight lines 🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@PikerBiker]

Thanks Scott, that makes it all worth while making the video.

[@garywilliamsandmitsy]

Enjoyed the film. Love the rain footage 😊😊😊

[@PikerBiker]

Thanks gazza

[@NICarper]

Always enjoy hearing that all your time in England you never lose the accent! Another great video very informative from bait to hook links and river flow! Really enjoyed this Ian 😀 river looked incredible too! Really puts me in the mood to get after the barbel

[@PikerBiker]

Thanks Daz! I sincerely want to get a day or two on the Trent this year and possibly organize a trip as we suggested in an earlier post. If not this season definitely next season! Thanks for watching mate! Much appreciated!

[@wesleydavies1227]

Love the passion Ian. See you on the Ribble P** stretch soon. Tight lines for 2020 season.

[@PikerBiker]

Thanks very much matey, look forward to seeing you there! Have a smashing season

[@georgetaylor5433]

What a beautiful video, really, thanks

[@Vincentdonnelly5158]

Great video very enjoyable. Glad you caught something. Liked your set up on the bank. Liked the socks.

[@PikerBiker]

Thanks Vincent! You legend!

[@frozenmist-w4k]

Super advice for us amateurs , loved it.!!

[@carolwilson2734]

Brilliant interesting video from the banks of River Ribble in Lancashire, Plenty inside knowledge with some great tips and ideas , Even puts you in a free stretch of the Ribble with peg location for a Barbel , What more could you want from a presentation from Piker biker ,

[@PikerBiker]

Thank you very much indeed! I am so happy you enjoyed it and found it useful Carol. Thanks for watching

[@Vincentdonnelly5158]

Ive only watched a bit of your video unfortunately I have to go to work but I'm looking forward to watching the rest of it when I finish work tonight with a dram. So far excellent.

[@PikerBiker]

Thankyou Mr Mad Fisherman! I am so honoured to have you watching my videos. I am over in Killarney in April staying at the Gleneagles hotel. I won't make it down to waterville but I might make it to the coast for a days sea fishing and a day on lough Leane for the trout or coarse fish. Thanks for watching matey!

[@NananaSounds]

I always amazed at the beauty of nature.. doing nature "activities" is always interesting.. great vlog.. New Subscriber 🌟

[@PikerBiker]

Thanks very much for watching and your support

[@marshallhurt8814]

Great video as always, nice fishing action. Congrats on 1800 subscribers, good job

[@PikerBiker]

Cheers Marshall

[@marshallhurt8814]

@@PikerBiker Welcome, cheers

[@carlwodz]

STUNNING,the john wilson of preston lol

[@PikerBiker]

Thanks Carl! John Wilson is a true legend. He inspired me in many ways. Thanks for your support

[@salfordsteve6760]

Was just wondering is fishwick still free to fish thanks

[@PikerBiker]

Salford Steve still is Steve, good wee stretch

[@salfordsteve6760]

@@PikerBiker thanks

[@pikernator4928]

Good video + full watch, up to you if say but where Scott had his barbel where you at the fence meets water peg

[@PikerBiker]

Thanks pal, yes near the fence and style

[@jayjohnson3589]

Love the videos , I used to fish the Ribble with my father 40 years ago with an angling club from Liverpool . We used to come most Sundays to a farm I cant remember at Ribchester we would travel by coach.I am looking to get back to the Ribble, can you advise what club I should try to join or alternatively any free or day ticket stretches you would suggest? hope you can helpand please keep up the good work. tight lines.

[@PikerBiker]

Jay thanks for the lovely comment, that farm you’re talking about at Ribchester is called the wood cutters stretch and it is still operating a day ticket it used to be £5 but it is now £10 it is prolific early summer so from 16th of June onwards for a barbel and chub.

[@PikerBiker]

Alternatively you can also fish at Ribchester on a day ticket which cost you £5 from the spar shop in Ribchester Village this stretch is called the village front and it is a stones throw from the spar shop with good parking and access . Fish the river fish just downstream of the island where the river deepens off close in but be careful you will need strong tackle as it is very rocky on this marginal side but you should look at casting halfway across the river towards the big oak tree on the opposite bank

[@PikerBiker]

I really do appreciate the good feedback on my videos and you have encouraged me greatly, thank you so much tight lines & I have some new videos coming out soon so please stay tuned happy days

[@Osk.S57]

Love all your videos and i've subscribed. I live about half an hours drive from the Ribble. My question is where do you park for the stretches eithe side of the Tickled Trout and how for do you have to walk as i'm not as active as i used to be?

[@PikerBiker]

Once u but the ticket at the garage you can park in the car park free of charge that adjoins the back of the garage. It’s literally next to the river and also free parking at Gregsons farm mate. Thanks for the support Davey

[@Osk.S57]

@@PikerBiker Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated.

[@jssmiles]

Great video as usual. What are your feelings about them taking that weir away in the spring ?