BIG TOP AND BOTTOM FLOAT CHUB AND BARBEL RIG

TARGETING fast and shallow swims flanked by willow trees for big chub and barbel is adrenaline-pumping stuff.

You’ll have a real battle on your hands once a fish is hooked – and the tactic needs a very different top and bottom float set-up to a traditional stick float rig.

Owing to the pace, you need to fish a heavy Avon-style float taking several AAA shot to not only give you great control of the rig but to also get the bait down to the bottom quickly.

Lines and hooks also need to be strong, as your tackle will take a lot of punishment over the course of a five-hour session. It’s not really for the faint-hearted, but the results can be truly satisfying!