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Common barbel
Barbus barbus
Overview
The common barbel is a species of freshwater fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae. It shares the common name 'barbel' with its many relatives in the genus Barbus, of which it is the type species. In Great Britain it is usually referred to simply as the barbel; similar names are used elsewhere in Europe, such as barbeau in France and flodbarb in Sweden. The name derives from the four whiskerlike structures located at the corners of the fish's mouth, which it uses to locate food.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Maggots
Use a maggot feeder, great for attracting barbel.
- Worms
Lobworms or dendrobaenas, fished on the bottom.
- Sweetcorn
A classic, especially on pressured waters.
- Pellets
Halibut or carp pellets, pre-bait the area.
- Casters
Especially effective in combination with maggots.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia Longcast #3SpinnerBuy
Cast upstream and retrieve slowly near the bottom.
- Rapala Shad Rap SR07CrankbaitBuy
Great for covering water quickly.
- Strike King Rage CrawSoft PlasticBuy
Texas rigged or Carolina rigged, dragged slowly.
- Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 70SSinking MinnowBuy
Twitch and pause retrieve can trigger strikes.
- Savage Gear 3D Goby Shad 7.5cmSoft PlasticBuy
Jig head or free lined.
Techniques
Use a swimfeeder with groundbait matching your hookbait to create a scent trail.
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Where to Find Common barbel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Common barbel?+
Popular baits for Common barbel include Maggots, Worms, Sweetcorn, Pellets, Casters. Tip: Use a swimfeeder with groundbait matching your hookbait to create a scent trail.
Where can I catch Common barbel?+
Common barbel can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include England, United Kingdom; Castilla-La Mancha, Spain; Castilla y León, Spain. WikiCatch lists 390 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Common barbel get?+
Common barbel (Barbus barbus) can reach up to 120.00000476837158 cm in length and 6.5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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