Barbel on soft lures

The Barbel is a member of the Cyprinidae family (as are most whitefish), and as it grows it readily adopts a predatory behavior. With its mouth directed downwards, it feeds mainly on the bottom, made up of stones, gravel and sand. They can be fished specifically with soft lures, using shrimp imitations for example, on specific spots where they gather in large numbers, particularly in late spring and early summer. These spots are often dam bottoms or riffles, highly oxygenated areas with a high food supply. Fishing for Barbel is similar to that for Zander / Pike-perch, with a few subtleties. A heavier assembly is needed to keep the lure glued to the substrate, or even let it roll along the bottom. With this in mind, a Texan assembly is a plus in crowded places. A ball or olive sliding over a Texan hook is perfect. The touch is quite typical, as you frequently feel two very distinct Tocs. It seems to land on the lure before engulfing it! What follows is a battle of power and endurance, as the Barbel is without doubt the fish with the best weight/power ratio in freshwater... All in all, a real pleasure! Start configuration