Big-fish anglers and anyone who fishes the Method will love this new Barbus reel.

It’s ideal for anyone fishing big rivers like the Severn, Trent, Thames and Avon, and for anglers who are looking for plenty of guts for big-fish feeder or Method fishing this summer.

The Barbus Severn Barbel features an easy-to-use freespool facility which means you can disengage the gears, let the fish take the bait and run, and then click the gears into place to hit and play the fish.

This makes it spot-on for fast-running fish and will protect lighter hooklengths from breaking on the take. The big double handle, powerful gearing, heavy-duty bail-arm plus large spools makes this reel the perfect choice not only for barbel on the rivers, but also for heavy feeder set-ups like the Method feeder, plus PVA bag fishing on commercials.

Tech spec

Product: Barbus Severn Barbel
Use: Hi-Speed barbel, midi-sized carp freespool, and Method feeder/heavy feeder reel
Spools: One plus two spare spools
Handle: Folding double handle with non-slip grips.
Drag: Micro-adjustable front drag
Freespool: Micro-adjustable freespool setting at rear with easy to operate on/off lever.
Other features: Anti-twist line roller, heavy-duty bail arm, anti-reverse, 5.5:1 gear ratio