How to make a simple barbel fishing rig

This easy-to-make barbel fishing rig incorporates 12 lb fluorocarbon main line, a 10 lb fluorocarbon hook length and a size 10 hook with a hair-rigged boilie.

Fluorocarbon has two main advantages when barbel fishing – it is almost invisible in water and also pins itself on the deck.

The rig is completed with a free-running lead on a length of leadcore and also a back lead stopped by a leger stop.

It is important that your line is pinned down as you don’t want barbel to brush against it as it will spook them.