I got chills, they're multiplying..

[Darren Hawen]

Re-reading the Barbel society book 'Barbel Tales' - In John Wilsons chapter he rates highly the use of baby multipliers when Barbelling. Never seen one on the bank myself, have seen plenty of rods set to Beachcaster style though. Has anyone used a multiplier for barbel fishing? Apologies for the close season type question...I just couldn't wait...

 

[Neil Smart]

Re-reading the Barbel society book 'Barbel Tales' - In John Wilsons chapter he rates highly the use of baby multipliers when Barbelling. Never seen one on the bank myself, have seen plenty of rods set to Beachcaster style though. Has anyone used a multiplier for barbel fishing? Apologies for the close season type question...I just couldn't wait...

I think it was more of a campaign to sell his reels super six or something, probably a good reason they never caught on.

 

[Bob Gill]

Yes, used and caught using a multiplier - pressed a Daiwa Millionaire 6HM into service. At the time just wanted to do something different. Think Dave Lumb also had a try.

Cheers
Bob

 

[David Gauntlett]

Judging by the weights claimed for some of the fish I see on forums, there is some sort of multiplier in use there

Cheers, Dave.

 

[Neil Smart]

Yes, used and caught using a multiplier - pressed a Daiwa Millionaire 6HM into service. At the time just wanted to do something different. Think Dave Lumb also had a try.

Cheers
Bob

I

''Better Shape Up''

Then

 

[Darren Hawen]

I

''Better Shape Up''

Then

..Hope you don't 'need a man'

 

[Neil Smart]

..Hope you don't 'need a man'

Well I have been known to lose control.

But not quite that much...yet x

 

[Darren Hawen]

Yes, used and caught using a multiplier - pressed a Daiwa Millionaire 6HM into service. At the time just wanted to do something different. Think Dave Lumb also had a try.

Cheers
Bob

Bob, any plus points to using one over more conventional barbel fishing reels?

 

[Derek Funcks]

Well I have been known to lose control.

But not quite that much...yet x

We know, we've seen some of your posts, do you go fishing in a white suit

 

[Bob Gill]

Bob, any plus points to using one over more conventional barbel fishing reels?

Can't think of any - usually poorer retrieve rate on smaller multipliers, awkward fishing/imbalance (reel on top and handle on RHS) and casting lighter weights longer distances can be a problem. Although the multiplier I used was a light beachcaster type. Reasonable control wise while playing a fish, but if non level wind type multi there is a even line lay 'complication'.

Was interesting to catch a couple of barbel though. Just had to try it, but won't be going back anytime soon.

Cheers
Bob

 

[Neil Smart]

We know, we've seen some of your posts, do you go fishing in a white suit

No, but I see plenty who should be accompanied by some men in white suits.