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RIVER VERY LOW AND CLEAR,ONE FISH PER SWIM SEEMS LIKE THEY ARE SPRED OUT ALL OVER THE BEAT.FISH TO 6.1 LB ALL CAUGHT ON LUNCHEON MEAT.VERY POSITIVE BITES.NO FEEDER JUST STRAIGHT LEAD.

6 Chub

Hard days fishing. Dry nets for both anglers.

1 Chub

No fish caught, 2 otters working the beat

No fish but I have some observations. As a local native I’ve fished this beat since the eighties when it was a private syndicate. and it’s as tranquil as ever. The river was in slight flood and above the weir base wall level - which is the best level for any fishing. It’s concerning to see the wye minnow dwindling. This is a problem in the food chain.

In addition a number of cormorants also need to be controlled by the EA as they’re invasive, kill salmon pink and are unruly in these parts. They will also kill the trees with droppings, in time, ruining the banks and leading to erosion.

On the plus side it was great to be watched by otters and watch the kingfishers. Looks like the mink have gone also ( possibly otter population drove them out) as they were the top river vermin in the eighties and nineties.

A great day out as ever.

Can’t wait to be back.

Keep up the good work WUF.!

Warning….do not pass into area ,designated as hard standing parking area ,unless in a 4x4 in wet conditions!!!! 3 hours of stress and sweat ensued!!! Towed out by a local,most appreciated!!! Decided against fishing and retired knackered and defeated????????????????

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