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the weather was rather windy, but we were successful. Water level higher than previously fished, but looked very 'fishy' ended with 1 barbel (6lb) and 7 good chub, all around 3-5lbs. all fish were in good condition.

1 Barbel, 7 Chub

Barbel of 11lb 6oz. 3 small chub

1 Barbel, 3 Chub

2 very nice chub one which was just short of the 5lb mark the weather was nice bit breezy but apart from that dry the water temperature was down hence no barbel and the river was running off all in all a good day will

2 Chub

A chilly but bright day and the river pushing through as expected....Only one rod fished and a solitary Chub caught...Last hour produced a couple of tentative fast bites both of which were missed...Always a pleasure to fish here though and a great place to finish the season...

1 Chub, 1 Other

3 Barbel, 1 Chub

1 Barbel, 12 Chub

3 Chub between two Anglers in reasonable conditions, very disappointing. I believe the River is suffering badly due to the well documented pollution issues

3 Chub

Had the beat to myself so was roving the margins for pike, float-fishing deadbaits. River still very low and clear despite rain overnight. Started grey and mild and had a take (missed) before catching a fiesty pike below the island that broke the surface attacking the bait. Then the wind really picked up with bright sunshine and it all went quiet. Tried trotting some corn and bread for chub for an hour but couldn't see the float for waves and glare!
Had a second pike on static bait late in the afternoon when the wind and sun had calmed down.
Also saw my first Wye otter which cheered me up. I doubt the previous comment made by another angler about the otter killing the swans and geese, which sadly are still there. Most likely, as WUF mentioned, deaths were a result of avian influenza which was reported in the area.

2 Pike

1 Barbel, 8 Chub

9 Chub