Winter Barbel Bonanza - Fishing the Bow!

If you've ever wondered what is meant by 'Fishing with a bow" when feeder fishing on rivers, in this video Dave explains (and demonstrates) all.
Not only the the theory behind it, but the methodology, mechanics and technical details.
A stormy February day turns into an extraordinary Barbel session!

[@pauldraper7336]

Hi Dave another wonderful video on the Wye which makes you to jump into your car with your fishing tackle !! Looking forward to part 2 . All the best Paul D

[@jonkennard8272]

Dave I'm at home with the headache of all headache feeling sick. Just popped this on and feel like I'm out fishing and it's helping my head. Looking forward to the rest of it. Thanks for all the quality videos and great advice you share with us. 👊

[@markbush5840]

Dave, thank you ever so much for your efforts with your videos. It's very enjoyable videos always and lots of information and tips all your efforts are appreciated. Keep them coming best of luck for this year kind regards m😊

[@MickAndruz]

Another great informative video Dave thanks for your efforts

[@mikedavis1083]

Lovely fishing and most informative ...

[@lyndonbowen2262]

Dave, very informative video especially watching a master at work, look forward to part two

[@mattcrooks5540]

Great video Dave and very clearly explained - I always learn from your demos! Keep 'em coming please...

[@andrewkeeton6264]

Nice work Dave …had the fear for Monty though..with that long hooklink😅

[@richardharvey9388]

Brilliant Dave.

[@mickjakeman]

great informative vid dave, realy enjoyable thanks. regards mick.

[@kinsley2528]

Master class Dave , love your approach! Really dislike the alarms & carp approach with all the bullshit that takes the art out of the craft !

[@garysollis179]

Hi Dave. Thank you gor the excellent video, very informative. I'm looking at barbel fishing the Wye before the end of the season. Any recommendations for approximate locations on the HDAA waters. Many Thanks.

[@terrytrueman662]

Cracking Dave , look forward to part two

[@Zola57]

Loved the video. One question for you mate, I didn't realize you could get bronze maggots anymore due to the dye they used which caused cancer? I used them all the time in Germany for match fishing back in the 70's and 80's.

[@AlanBoddy-d6c]

Nice one dave I will be back down there in August just joined Hereford anglers Alan and dave from chester

[@oldishjack]

Chrysoidine is not used anymore to dye baits

[@AndyTootill]

Totally agree with you about the use of keep nets , can I ask what make of rod you were using looking at a 14 foot rod myself and the rod you were using had nice action!

[@anglingescapadeswithdavero2363]

Hi Andy The rod is a 14’ Cadence CR10 #3 It is capable of lobbing big lumps of lead around but also isn’t too pokey so can handle chub fishing.👍

[@AndyTootill]

Cheers not come across anyone with a cadence rod I have been looking at the 14 foot cadence float rod the 14 foot 0 softest one for silvers on the Ribble but can't make my mind up between that one and the tricast trilogy 14 foot the softer version which in your opinion is the better rod for roach and dace as I know you had input at Tricast years ago thanks in advance @@anglingescapadeswithdavero2363

[@thephotographer539]

You've tamed the barbel almost as well as you have your dog!

[@daveriley7075]

Fantastic result. I wish more people would fish with a bow rather than excessive amounts of lead

[@Marco-mg9tv]

Dave why is it the small silvers were not feeding on the maggots? Fished Warks avon around same time as this vid and had a good session on the stick float but all small roach/dace/perch - following your previous video of stick float and keeping the feed going. Took an hour or so of feeding maggots then I started catching but no “quality chub” even though I know they are there (lido)

[@lisabarrett9030]

Very good. Is that the Cadence CR10 no3? Thanks, jon

[@anglingescapadeswithdavero2363]

Yes. Ideal for this sort of fishing.👍

[@KevinKempOvenmagic]

Would you say that you are fishing the far Bank or would your feeder pull round and be into the middle? What GrAM feeder is it?

[@anglingescapadeswithdavero2363]

Where the feeder hits the water (around 2/3 in this case) is where the feeder sinks and stays. As it hits the water, I trap the line with my finger and follow the feeder to the bottom by moving the rod forward. If I kept a tight line on landing it would drag the feeder round probably to about half way, but then I have no exact idea of where it landed, and the column of bait spread would be much wider, and not as effective. I’m using 80grams to hold with a decent bow let out. This would not hold on the same line if I fished a tight line.👍

[@KevinKempOvenmagic]

Thanks Dave, that’s great

[@jonkennard8272]

Does anyone else rewind it and watch closely for the bites?😅

[@Feederfish74]

You had to just mention gudgeon 😂

[@kevt7931]

Music on a video is shite.

[@anglingescapadeswithdavero2363]

@@kevt7931 Banging tune bruv!