Feedback & Reports

Arrived with high hopes after a red letter day here last year. Made the very arduous trek around and back into the woods to the magic spot by the big rock. But a river level about a foot up on last year made all the difference, or maybe it was the high pressure and sunlight. Whatever the cause the outcome was only a single barbel of 7 pounds in the woods in the afternoon and then a blank evening in the lower field. Never mind, we will be back.

1 Barbel

Yet another incredible days fishing at this beat. Lost count of the number of chub we had and caught numerous hard fight barbel with several edging close to the 10lb mark, though don't think any of them quite went into double figures. The small strength of river just below the fast water in the woods really is a cracking spot to spend the day fishing. Can't wait to come back!

15 Barbel, 30 Chub

Good river conditions, quite fast flow

9 Barbel, 15 Chub

River quite high but falling slowly and good colour. Weather warm, calm and bright at times but plenty of cloud. Should have been a perfect late afternoon and evening for the barbel, but they had other ideas! Had one nice fish (7-10)around 6.00 pm and waited for more but they could not be tempted. Moved to another swim for the last hour but still no joy. Disappointing, but I enjoyed watching the leaping salmon and birdlife, including a very amusing moorhen chick.

1 Barbel, 3 Chub

River was coloured and carrying a bit of water but dropped 3 inches while I was there. Meat and pellets accounted for the fish which came steadily throughout the day. Would have caught more if I didn't have to spend so much time tackling up after getting repeatedly snagged. A good day overall.

4 Barbel, 8 Chub

The river was in good condition on arrival but Saturday’s rain soon made its presence felt and the river rose rapidly forcing a move of swim. The conditions were very difficult with lots of rubbish and weed coming down with a lot of colour in the river. 7 chub between 3 and 4lb were all I could muster but given the conditions I was pleased with that. All were caught on feeder and meat or boilie.

7 Chub

Cardiac hill lives up to its name??lots of lost tackle also

7 Barbel, 5 Chub

Decent day's fishing although had to move twice due to the opposite bank having anglers turn up to fish directly opposite me !!! Ended up with 4 barbel and 5 chub

4 Barbel, 5 Chub

Another great day on the Wye. We started in a swim that's been kind before and it started well with good barbel action until they backed off a bit so a longer cast got a couple more until they totally switched off. The army of chub then took over and it was crazy action with bites coming as soon as we touched bottom.
We decided to move and try to find a few more barbel and so upped tackle and went for a completely new area. This paid off with another six barbel and no chub.
Today's wildlife included long tailed tits and a very close encounter with a kingfisher going at full speed being chased by another.

The potato field in full bloom looked nice too.

15 Barbel, 22 Chub

Arrived early and caught all day long. 5 or 6 chub to every barbel. Fished various swims. Barbel to 7lb and chub to 6lb. Lovely beat.

12 Barbel, 50 Chub