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Only fished for three or so hours from first light. Three fish to the same method as the previous day.

2 Chub

Water temp a relatively cool 13.5°C so cracked on. Fished from the downstream end upstream, water very low although some pools about thigh deep. It's not possible to fish this beat and move along the stream without getting into waders and moving around carefully, or just fishing one spot; still very enjoyable though. Because it’s narrow it’s difficult to avoid spooking the fish. No fish of any decent size in evidence (despite creeping along at a snail’s pace I may well have spooked them), although plenty of young fry ca. 3-5cm. Saw the odd movement here and there. Lots of low branches and cover, not exactly overgrown, but pretty challenging casting environment. Didn’t bother with the 3wt, although at 7’6” it would have been just about manageable on a short line. Used the Tenkara rod instead, but needed to reduce the 11’ length and pull in about 3 sections to keep it manageable. Ultimately the ‘Bow & Arrow’ casting technique proved most effective to avoid snagging. Very enjoyable morning but sadly, a nil return.

4 Trout

Reasonable day all things considered. Heartbreak Hill conquered without too much pain! Fishing relatively sporadic throughout the day. All the barbel were very well rested before release. Lots of snags!!!! Overall a good day.

7 Barbel, 18 Chub

6 Grayling , 1 on nymph midday and 5 on dry in the evening.

6 Grayling

I've fished the wye for over 15 years and never before known such low water levels and lack of flow.

2 Trout

2 Chub

12 Chub

Both fish on dry fly - grayling on parachute Adam’s and trout on deer hair emerger

1 Trout, 1 Grayling