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Fishing Barrel

A fishing barrel, also known as a fishing float tube, float fishing barrel, or simply a barrel, is a cylindrical buoyant device used in angling, primarily for supporting a fishing line and indicating strikes. It's a crucial component in various float fishing techniques.

Material

Fishing barrels are typically constructed from one of the following materials:

• Balsa Wood: Traditional and lightweight, offering excellent buoyancy and sensitivity. Susceptible to damage and requires waterproofing.
• Foam (EVA, PVC): More durable and water-resistant than balsa wood. Available in varying densities affecting buoyancy.
• Plastic: Highly durable and affordable. Can be less sensitive than wood or foam.
• Cork: Another traditional material, providing good buoyancy and a natural presentation.

Purpose

The primary purposes of a fishing barrel are:

• Buoyancy: Supports the fishing line, keeping it off the bottom and suspending the bait at a desired depth.
• Strike Indication: Visually signals when a fish takes the bait. Movement of the barrel – sinking, sliding, or bobbing – alerts the angler.
• Depth Control: Allows precise adjustment of bait depth by adjusting the distance between the barrel and the hook.

Function

A fishing barrel functions by:

• Maintaining Position: The barrel floats on the water surface, held in place by the fishing line.
• Transferring Movement: When a fish bites, it pulls on the line, which transmits the force to the barrel, causing it to move.
• Providing Visual Cue: The angler observes the barrel's movement to detect strikes.

Usage Scenarios

Fishing barrels are employed in a wide range of fishing scenarios, including:

• Stillwater Fishing: Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs where fish are suspended at various depths.
• River Fishing: Targeting fish in currents, where the barrel helps maintain bait position.
• Carp Fishing: A common technique for presenting baits to carp in weedy or silty bottoms.
• Tench Fishing: Similar to carp fishing, used for presenting baits in shallow, weedy areas.
• Coarse Fishing: A general term for freshwater fishing targeting species like bream, roach, and chub.

Common Types

Several types of fishing barrels cater to different fishing styles and conditions:

• Straight Barrels: The most common type, offering good visibility and sensitivity.
• Waggler Barrels: Weighted barrels used for distance casting and fishing in flowing water.
• Insert Barrels: Designed to be inserted into a hollow float body for added weight or buoyancy.
• Backing Barrels: Used to provide additional buoyancy for larger baits or in strong currents.
• Self-Weighting Barrels: Contain internal weights for added stability and casting distance.
• Mini Barrels: Smaller barrels used for delicate presentations and targeting smaller fish.

Based on the provided information, “fishing barrel” can be classified under the following HS codes:

• 4602110500: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from articles of heading 4601; articles of loofah: Of vegetable materials: Of bamboo: Fishing baskets or creels. This code specifically covers fishing baskets or creels made of bamboo, which could include barrel-shaped designs.

  • Chapter 46: Manufacture of articles of plaiting materials, straw, esparto or other vegetable fibres, basketwork, wickerwork.
  • Heading 4602: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from articles of heading 4601; articles of loofah.
  • Subheading 460211: Of vegetable materials: Of bamboo.
  • Further Subheading 4602110500: Fishing baskets or creels.

• 4602190500: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from articles of heading 4601; articles of loofah: Of vegetable materials: Other: Fishing baskets or creels. This code covers fishing baskets or creels made of vegetable materials other than bamboo.

  • Chapter 46: Manufacture of articles of plaiting materials, straw, esparto or other vegetable fibres, basketwork, wickerwork.
  • Heading 4602: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from articles of heading 4601; articles of loofah.
  • Subheading 460219: Of vegetable materials: Other.
  • Further Subheading 4602190500: Fishing baskets or creels.

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