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Identification: Streamlined shape, 4 Large barbules protruding from upper lip, Rounded snout, Brown Flanks

Lifespan: 10-15 years

Habitat: Swift, Well Oxygenated Rivers with Hard bottoms

Common Methods: Legering

Best Baits: Meat, Maggots and Hemp

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Barbel are without a doubt fighing machines and the strongest fighting fish in the Rivers! The pursuit of a barbel can usually lead to an obsession.

When hooked a Barbel uses pure muscle in the swift current to create a charging fight Which will eaither leave you breathless or fishless if your tackle is not up to the job.

Barbel will feed with alot of confidence during the dark hours and location is Key!