Of the endemic and typical species of the peninsula, the barbel is one of more common and prolific for hacer fishery. Achieving it is not so complicated since it is present in many bodies of water, be it reservoirs, rivers or swamps, precisely the area in which we will focus in this post.
Let's discover a little more about this species and seek to focus on how to make a successful catch in the swamps where barbels are found.
The barbel, an ideal native species for sport fishing
a fish that puts up a very good fight when facing him. Barbel fishing is usually one of the most sought after when we move to the swamps to do a good fishing session. In Spain, the variety of barbels is diverse, however, the common barbel is the piece that is most often taken.
With sizes that are around 30 to 60 centimeters and a weight that can easily exceed 4 kilograms, these pieces constitute a true trophy for sport fishermen, this because the barbels are usually one of the most robust and large cyprinids that we can take from the Iberian continental waters.
It is easily recognizable by its multiple barbels, between two and four can be seen depending on the species. his upper lip is quite prominent, having a smaller lower one, from which his teeth can be seen.
For your search, we will try to do it either in the morning hours, before the sun starts to heat up or by the end of the afternoon, when the coolness of the night calls them back to the most superficial areas of the water.
How to Fish Barbels in Swamp
Reservoirs and swamps are very good areas to fish for barbels, a possibility that becomes more interesting given the opportunity to get hold of a larger piece.
If we talk about techniques, spinning It is one of the favorites to use in this type of space, giving very good results in the captures and offering very fun and enjoyable sessions.
The ideal is to make medium casts and look for that zigzag movement, with small taps on the rod, to attract the barbels.
Another fishing that is very interesting is the bottom fishing. This one, which is well used for other species, is also very good for barbels, since it can be done from the shore of the beach. For those days when we do not want to make so much effort, this is a very quiet mode.
However, since we are testing ways of fishing, opting for the fishing coup It's not a bad idea. Baiting can be done if it is allowed and here we will opt for natural bait, such as earthworms or even snails.
Finally, a classic to opt for this species, the carp. Taking advantage of the fact that they are not exactly small-sized species, we can opt for this technique to try to get some good barbels, the important thing will be to always locate ourselves in the areas where they are found and use a tallow that can attract them.
Regardless of the technique you choose, swamp fishing is very profitable and you will surely be able to get good catch if you are patient. The important thing will always be to have fun and take a photo capture.
