You may find it easier to play Barbel using your left hand to support the rod above its cork handle & use a finger of the other hand you have on the reel to control the spool drag. I used to do it your way but found this much smoother with more control of the fish. Just a suggestion, it works for me.
Funny you putting a comment about the Korum reel being replaced with a Shimano. I have done the same. Korum rods I think are good value, but I have had a few Korum reels, and I think they are rubbish. One day I noticed the line clip was missing, e-mailed Preston to ask for a spare, and they didn't stock that model any more. Nice video, with no music.
Hi thanks for watching. In most cases you generally get what you pay for i actually liked the Korum reel especially the front drag but couldn't get spare part for it so out with the old in with the new.
As my other reels had braid or the wrong strength mono on, I dug out some old Okuma Interceptors recently. 20 odd years old, they've been used for everything from carping, dead baiting, harbour fishing, plus the kids used and abused them beach casting. First session out of retirement, one accounted for 9 pound barbel on a small river on an even older rod. The fish are interested in the bait and its presentation, the gear is for catching anglers.
Hi there pal, I am heading over to the Trent tomorrow, going to try collingham, would you say its worth the trip up there? Or would you be able to suggest anywhere that way on worthy a go?
Hi Russ,,love Yr videos mate. I literally just been to the fiskerton bdaas stretch to have a look around. It looks inviting. Do you know what time the carpark opens in the morning of 16th? And what's the chances of me getting a peg if I'm there first light? Been watching Yr videos for some time now and enjoy them.. please keep the videos coming as and when possible..
Hi thanks for watching my vids. Car park gates open at sunrise and are locked in June at 10pm on Barnsley & District Anglings Website. Plenty of pegs so should be ok on opening day of season.
@ukfishingvlog thanks for quick reply mate.im currently watching Yr video 61 lol.. thanks for info..I'll be there at 5am then lol.. I'll get the day ticket the day before from the p- office. Take care,all the best
Well done again russ and your still getting amongst the barbel in the daytime as well good results
some fine dedication shown there mate and as for fish and chips and a few tinnies that sounds like a great plan.Thanks for uploading 👍🎣🎣🎣
Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Barbel,beer, & fish & chips it doesn’t get much better than that! I’d have definitely gone early 4 chips & a beer ,good video russ !
Can’t beat the simple things in life thanks for watching 🐟🍟🍺
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Hey russ, like u know get on the luncheon meat ,works better 4 me this time of year!
Would love to go fishing with thee russ,fished the dearn most of my life but live in leeds,keep up thee good work pal
Great video pal from the tidal Trent Catch you soon pal.
Nice one Russ. I fished the tidal at Besthorpe for the first time recently, had two barbel 5-6lb and three decent bream. It’s a cracking river mate.
Yeh i love the Trent just wish it was closer. Thanks for watching 🎣
Same mate. An hour each way, when there’s barbel on our doorsteps. It’s good to fish new places though.
You said it was a long hard struggle but you still had three barbel. Well done Russ!
Thanks Harry. The river was low but coloured so expected to do much better.
Great to see you back out russ
Thanks for watching 🎣
You may find it easier to play Barbel using your left hand to support the rod above its cork handle & use a finger of the other hand you have on the reel to control the spool drag. I used to do it your way but found this much smoother with more control of the fish. Just a suggestion, it works for me.
Good advice thanks for watching 👍🏻
Funny you putting a comment about the Korum reel being replaced with a Shimano. I have done the same. Korum rods I think are good value, but I have had a few Korum reels, and I think they are rubbish. One day I noticed the line clip was missing, e-mailed Preston to ask for a spare, and they didn't stock that model any more. Nice video, with no music.
Hi thanks for watching. In most cases you generally get what you pay for i actually liked the Korum reel especially the front drag but couldn't get spare part for it so out with the old in with the new.
As my other reels had braid or the wrong strength mono on, I dug out some old Okuma Interceptors recently. 20 odd years old, they've been used for everything from carping, dead baiting, harbour fishing, plus the kids used and abused them beach casting. First session out of retirement, one accounted for 9 pound barbel on a small river on an even older rod. The fish are interested in the bait and its presentation, the gear is for catching anglers.
What stretch are you fishing on this video Russ is it a Scunthorpe venue?
Collingham AA Stretch
Hi there pal, I am heading over to the Trent tomorrow, going to try collingham, would you say its worth the trip up there? Or would you be able to suggest anywhere that way on worthy a go?
@@dieselpowerdiesel4994 Collingham is good one of my favourite venues.
@@ukfishingvlogThanks for the reply, Which pegs do you suggest I try? any pegs that are well known to produce up there? Cheers
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I haven't fished them but pegs 1a-4 are best pegs but have to be booked in advance. i usually fish just below these pegs.
Hi Russ,,love Yr videos mate. I literally just been to the fiskerton bdaas stretch to have a look around. It looks inviting. Do you know what time the carpark opens in the morning of 16th? And what's the chances of me getting a peg if I'm there first light? Been watching Yr videos for some time now and enjoy them.. please keep the videos coming as and when possible..
Hi thanks for watching my vids. Car park gates open at sunrise and are locked in June at 10pm on Barnsley & District Anglings Website. Plenty of pegs so should be ok on opening day of season.
@ukfishingvlog thanks for quick reply mate.im currently watching Yr video 61 lol.. thanks for info..I'll be there at 5am then lol.. I'll get the day ticket the day before from the p- office. Take care,all the best
Is it day ticket Russ? Get ticket on bank?
Yes day ticket on bank Daz 🎣