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First time on this beat. And unfortunately did disappoint. Water level at its lowest all week changing weather and humid after the heat wave. Tried 3 swims but only managed 3 Chub, biggest 3lb and an eel. Tried floating. Usual baits hair rigged also rolling meat. Pub lunch at the Inn on the Wye then back for afternoon and evening fishing. Most canoeing persons were well mannered and having. fun. Unfortunately a group of Romanians decided to cause trouble whilst with the hired canoes. Causing damage to fishing tackle and wanting confrontation. It was very deliberate. Again today no Barbel. Third day on the trot no Barbel.

3 Chub

3 Chub

Another very hot day, it was always going to be difficult.
Fished feeders and boilies for barbel, only managed three small chub and an eel between two anglers.

3 Chub, 1 Other

10 chub caught between us trotting and ledgering. Few missed bites aswell

10 Chub

Excellent start to the season the river was up but dropping throughout the day with a good colour 2 barbel 8lb 12oz and 8lb 4oz and 2 chub 5lb 4oz and 3lb the barbel fell to 14mm robin red pellets and the chub were caught on meat.The 5other were eels.

2 Barbel, 2 Chub, 5 Other

The River looked fantastic - unusual for opening day. 3 Barbel to about 7lb. As the afternoon progressed the river calmed down, and although it retained its colour the eddies and creases that were there at 08:00 disappeared. The fish seemed to stop feeding and that was it for the day.
Quick note - the far car park is currently inaccessible due to a build up of flood debris behind the gate.

3 Barbel

3 Barbel

Arrived at 9-30 weather cloudy but very mild river has dropped considerably and colour all but gone water temp 12.5 deg,caught consistently throughout the day chub weighed 2lb 9oz and 3lb 2oz Barbel were 2lb 7oz, 2lb 10oz, 3lb 9oz, 4lb 10oz, 5lb 7oz, 6lb 10oz, 7lb 8oz, 8lb 9oz, 8lb 10oz,and.8lb 12oz all caught on meat with a ground bait and pellet feeder.

10 Barbel, 2 Chub

12 Barbel, 1 Chub, 10 Other

Conditions looked good, but it was a bit of a struggle. Still, an enjoyable day. All fish were caught on feeder and pellets.

2 Barbel, 6 Chub