Here’s a simple but effective rig to catch barbel in the summer. The rig incorporates 12 lb fluorocarbon main line, a 10 lb fluorocarbon hook length and a size 10 hook with a hair-rigged boilie. Fluorocarbon has two main advantages when barbel fishing – it is almost invisible in water and also pins itself on the deck.
The rig is completed with a free-running lead on a length of leadcore and also a back lead stopped by a leger stop. It is important that your line is pinned down as you don’t want barbel to brush against it as it will spook them.
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been away from fishing for a long time
so all tips welcome and will be put to
good use i get back on the banks
cheers