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Northern barbel
length · weight
Northern barbel
length · weight
Northern barbel
16 in · 4 lb 7 oz
Northern barbel
20 in · 6 lb
Northern barbel
22 in · 8 lb
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Northern barbel go for jerkbaits, natural baits, pellets, and spoons — but the best choice shifts with water conditions, season, and local pressure.
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Northern barbel hold near current breaks, gravel runs, and rocky or woody structure in fast-flowing rivers, where they forage along the bottom for invertebrates.
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