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Dave Mawer
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Big Barbel
Went down moorbridge this week, armed with 2lb test curve Barbel rod and 13lb line, hair rig 13lb with size 8 specimin carp hook, was there for about an hour and my rod bent at 90 degrees, i struck and the fish just went off on one, i could not stop it running, as I tightened the drag slightly it still went, then all went slack on the line, cursing myself, thinking the the link to the hair rig had snapped, i pulled it in only to find the hook had straightened. Bugger, so I stayed all day in same spot and nothing. This Barbel must have been double figures, easy! I've had a 7 1/2lb out there, but the fight on this one was something else. I'll be back to have another go for it very soon.
DarylH
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Big Barbel
sounds good - get yourself down next week - supposed to be a mild spell coming again - Had one barbel this week and 4 decent chub out
mickmartin
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Trotting

Hi Chaps

I'm out Sunday roving with light tackle, look for grayling but happy to catch anything really.  I got smashed twice last year so I know how you feel Dave and I'd strengthened set up the second time in readiness, still got totally spanked and sat staring at the river for an hour. Finally persuaded myself not to jump in and end it all and went home to kick the dog.

Mick

mickmartin
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Toton Trotting

Went trotting around Toton today and after a few hours soul searching things kicked off. I must have had 30+ roach, almost a fish a chuck and all on maggot.  I was joined by Daryl walking the dog who was also pleased to see a large amount of silverfish thriving in the Erewash, especially as they've seemed scarce in recent times.  The roach were in a deep hole which reinforces the case for the rivers need for scour-pools created by in stream restoration, not only giving depth of water but suitable habitat to hide from the many predators around.

 

This chub was a welcome addition to my afternoons trotting as well, a fine fish if I say so myself.  I met up with Ady for the last couple of hours around Moorbridge but nothing was doing there although Ady landed a nice chub on his last cast, around 2lb. It was wonderful to get my trotting gear out and no doubt I will be doing it again soon.

 

Dave Mawer
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First Barbel of the year
Had my first Erewash Barbel of the year on Saturday, was hoping for the huge one I saw down there the other week, but had to settle for a 7lb 6oz one, was in really good condition. Hoping to get back down this week and have another go for the elusive one. lol Mick has the photo
Dave Mawer
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more barbel
I've had a couple more evenings down the Erewash this week, I've had a few chub and 4 more Barbel all in the 7lb range, biggest of 7lb 10oz.
Dave Mawer
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My biggest erewash barbel
Just had my biggest Erewash barbel to date, weighing in at 9lb 9oz. Well chuffed.
mickmartin
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Monster

what a fish, especially in a small stream it must of gone like a train. I'm out this week now