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Junior Fish in on the
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Junior Fish in on the
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Welcome to the Barbel Society Junior section.
Do you enjoy fishing rivers and trying to catch Barbel in particular?
If the answer is yes, and you are under 18 years of age, then why not join the Barbel Society junior section?
Why? Well for less than the price of one visit to the cinema a year you get:
· two superb Barbel Fisher magazines packed full of interesting articles, and if you feel adventurous, you can have a go at writing your own piece for the magazine
· four informative newsletters, with our own junior section that often includes competitions with great prizes.
· access to a fantastic members only forum, where you can ask questions and read tips about fishing.
· the chance to attend FREE junior fishing days on great Barbel rivers, where you can receive instruction from some of the countries top Barbel anglers.
· you also get the chance to attend regular regional meetings and FREE entry into the Barbel Society annual conference, where no junior walks away empty handed.
· The junior section also allows you to meet and become friends with other juniors interested in fishing for Barbel.
Barbel Society membership runs June 16th - June 15th. To join, then print off the membership form, fill it in and then send it, along with a cheque or postal order for £8.00 annual membership fee made payable to 'The Barbel Society’ to the membership secretary; Dave and Marilyn Brown, 1 Larchwood ,Castlegate, Scotforth, Lancaster, LA1 4QG.
Please include your date of birth.
Junior Membership Application Form
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Juniors - Tips of the month - JULY
- (13/07/2007) |
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Juniors - Tips of the month - JUNE
- (12/06/2007) |
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Juniors - Tips of the month - MAY
- (29/05/2007) |
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Tips for May
The new season is getting close now, and it’s time to start tying up those rigs, getting all the little bits ready and doing those last minute checks.
If you haven’t got a rig wallet, then it’s time to see if you can pick one up. It will save you ages on the river bank if you have a few hook rigs tied ready. Several companies do rig wallets, but have a look at sea fishing types, as they tend to have more compartments and are usually a bit cheaper.
If, like me, you keep swivels in a small container, then you have probably dropped them at some point. Keep a small magnet in your fishing bag and it can save ages trying to pick lots of swivels out of the grass. This applies to hooks too.
If you can get a bit of time to have a wander along the river bank, take a notebook and pencil with you, and make a few notes about different swims. Chuck a small stick or two in and then count how long it takes to float 10 metres downstream. Throw another one in, but a bit further out, and see if it goes any faster or slower. This can give you an idea where the main current is flowing, and might give an indication of where fish might be.
*** Make sure you are safe on the river bank. Never get into the water or too close to the edge. Go with an adult if possible***
Safety Tip
If someone ever falls into the river while you are fishing, NEVER jump in to try and save them, you could get into further trouble. Try to use a rod rest or landing net handle to reach them and pull them to the edge. If you can’t reach them, throw something to them that floats. ( An empty bait bucket with the lid put back on tightly can save someone’s life) Even a stick can help someone stay afloat.
The most important thing – shout for help as loud as you can.
Expert’s corner.
Trevor West’s top tip.
I asked Trevor if he could give a tip for including on this page. He said that in his opinion, the most common mistake that all anglers make when fishing is to make too much noise. When you approach your swim, set all of your tackle up away from the peg, and then creep very quietly into place before casting out. |
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Juniors - Tips of the month - MARCH
- (12/03/2007) |
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Christmas - Will Golightly
- (22/12/2006) |
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Days Out With The Juniors
- (27/07/2006) |
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