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Second day ever on the Wye. Much better than the previous day but fished the same way! Fish weights were approx 4lb for the chub and 6lb for the barbel.

5 Barbel, 1 Chub

First day ever on the Wye. No fish were caught, tried various methods and swims but no luck this time.

1st time on this beat and although on the water for 7 hrs spent most of the time exploring and pre-baiting. Had a baited hook in the water for about 1 hr in the end. 1 barbel of approx 7/8 lbs landed plus another ripping bite which ended in the hook being thrown after about 10 secs. Beautiful beat and the fish caught in fin perfect condition.

1 Barbel

No fish caught fished the full stretch top to bottom. Rain didn't help.

Used 4mm pellet in bags and pellet hookbait. Had two barbel first thing but the river must have risen over 3ft during the course of the day and no bites after the first 2 fish.

2 Barbel

4 chub on bread flake.

4 Chub

Barbel conspicuous by their absence. 4 chub from the inside of the bend.

4 Chub

Another good day on the Wye with fish caught steadily throughout the day.

Very difficult day for a River Wye novice especially running so high - not surprising the day after a Hurricane but still trying for my first Barbel.
Will be back next year to try again.

Stayed at Red Lion in Madley - cheap and cheerful with good big breakfasts and he even made us some sandwiches for the day free of charge.
Much colder than the previous day with high winds. River was slightly lower than the previous day. Fishing very slow.

2 Barbel, 2 Chub