interesting stuff this,,,have anyone else tried barbel fillets in butter? old(er) guy told me they lekker, so the next decent size one went home,,, as a 'taste test" it is LOVELY,,the wife said best i'd caught! dunno about them as bait,,,
however, maasbanker works for me, specially as a livebait,but fillets also,(fresh) they freeze well, a good bait for sharks,as they last longer as a cut bait,had elf,cob,sharks on them,same applies with streepies, but they are a softer bait if frozen.
i've only fished the sea for 3 years or so, my limited knowledge!,,,,,,,,,,