Barbel Fishing @ Kings Weir Fishery

Yes carpers and welcome back to my 1st ever session barbel fishing here at kings weir fishery in the heart of hertfordshire,
I am joining Mr tony henderson and i feel well out of my comfort zone.
Hope you enjoy this little video and dont forget to like and subscribe.
#barbelfishing #kingsweirfishery #riverfishing

[@cliveclerkenville2637]

Probably the most beautiful place I ever fished.

[@JediCarper]

Would love to see it in the summer

[@laurieharper1526]

Thanks for this. Brought back some memories. Caught my first ever barbel a little way downstream from there on the LAA stretch about 40 years ago. Tight lines when you return.

[@JediCarper]

Thanks pal glad you enjoyed it

[@rickcowleymidfulnessfitnes3901]

Fished there in the 80s when I lived in cheshunt, caught a 3lb+ perch out of there, it's still my pb to date.

[@JediCarper]

Bet it was lovely back then

[@rickcowleymidfulnessfitnes3901]

​@@JediCarperit was amazing, is it a club water now

[@JediCarper]

@rickcowleymidfulnessfitnes3901 just dayticket now I think

[@deedontworry]

Great watch! 👌

[@JediCarper]

Thanks mate

[@addictedtoangling]

Great video mate its always good to try something new and wot a stunning place to pass a day on the bank cheers and tightlines

[@JediCarper]

Thanks mate

[@keithwoods3115]

Nice video lads , glad you enjoyed your day there , its a fantastic place the fishing can be hard but the rewards are amazing when you do catch , tight lines

[@JediCarper]

Cheers Keith...we will be back

[@gixxermaan]

It's a shadow of its former self unfortunately. During the 90s it was fantastic fishing then the problems started and by the end of 2006 it became very hard to catch barbel.

[@JediCarper]

Sounds like most places now unfortunately

[@davidatkin2806]

Try fishing a single rod with a decent bow of line from rod tip to lead. In a flow like that you shouldn't need an 8oz lead. A large bow will also counteract the debris collecting on the line for a bit longer. Unlike Carp fishing it's not necessary to fish a tight line, you are often looking for dropbacks as much as the "3 foot twitch"
On a small river like the Lea a single rod fished with a little finesse will outfish 2 rods.
Best of luck in your Barbel hunt.

[@JediCarper]

Thanks for the heads up mate

[@nurseyj9]

Nice roach and pike in there too.

[@JediCarper]

I bet there is

[@nurseyj9]

@@JediCarper Never got a barbel there, I have seen someone else land one though. Got my PB pike there and have seen a total monster that must be close to 30lbs

[@gavincorbett1272]

I know many baits will catch barbel but the last 2 years all my barbel have been caught on cheesey garlic pellets glugged in the matching oil 👍

[@JediCarper]

Thanks mate will bear that in mind next time

[@londonladjeff3575]

last time l was there it was full of Crayfish as this guy was catching them in traps and there was loads

[@JediCarper]

Didn't know about the crays

[@grahamgfm]

Oh dear, check at the views and not a carp in sight. Are you ok? 😃🙃😂

[@JediCarper]

Lol yeah I'm good

[@marcharley6465]

There's always a chance of blanking when you fish a river for barbel and chub. I've failed to catch on about 50% of my barbel sessions. You just need to be philosophical and accept it.

[@JediCarper]

Cheers Marc

[@bizbizley]

Just move your bait more. Every minute move it a turn or two. If you do that you’ll catch more fish guaranteed. You could be under a leaf, in weed whatever. Keep putting the bait in, especially hemp and casters. You want to invite a shoal of Barbel not ‘a’ Barbel.
Most of what I watch is a load of boilies.
Never seen one of the experts put a float in. How utterly blind and boring.
Carp fishing in rivers is shite. They just want your money. And……
Put your bait on your hook. It’s that easy.
Steve

[@johnfoster8928]

So how come you can night fish it????only I fished it 3months ago,and there's no night fishing allowed.bit bent if you ask me

[@JediCarper]

Who says you can night fish mate

[@johnfoster8928]

@@JediCarper thought in your video you said you were looking 4ward 2 fishing the evening and the night.when I was there we were told we couldn't fish in2 the evening

[@JediCarper]

Think we was allowed there till 10pm....not that I stayed that late

[@johnfoster8928]

@@JediCarper not gunna have a go at you mate.but I drive over 200 hundred miles ta fish there.and told had ta be off bye 6 .I'm gunna still 2 the river seven.i you ever want big barbel guz a shout.i had 4 yesterday over 10pound I only fished 4 hours

[@JediCarper]

Good result mate welldone, and thanks for the offer