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River going up again stormy day had work for one barbel each????

2 Barbel

8 Barbel

11 Barbel, 2 Chub

Tough conditions, river high, lots of rain and wind. Two small fish caught.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

3 Chub

3 Barbel

I fished from about 2pm until sunset. River running high and fast so seeked out slack areas to present a bait. Keeping mobile and moving about kept the bites coming. 7 barbel in total and some nice chub, My first fish went 12lb 5oz and a couple of others went doubles so very enjoyable afternoons fishing. All fish caught on small baits and hooks, I found the longer hooklinks were fooling the bigger stamp of barbel.

7 Barbel, 3 Chub

Arrived on same beat after reasonable day before, full of expectation. River up slightly and employed same tactics but despite much effort the rods did not move. Blank day unless you count foul hooked Gudgeon. Further frustrated by losing 4 lots of gear. Will hope for better when we revisit this beat.

River was dropping overnight from previous lift but there was another rise through the day. No bites on pellet, meat, corn in morning so tried a few other swims to try and locate some fish. 3 oz feeder only just doing the job, if I'd had more weight it might have made a difference.

Finally had a bite and a fish at 4.30, but nothing after. Lovely beat and good mix of water to try. Will return again.

1 Barbel

Had a great day on this fantastic stretch of the Wye,ended up with 6 Barbel,highlight of the day was catching a Barbel of 10 lbs 13 oz.
Nice to meet other anglers Harry and Alan and thanks again to Harry for taking the photos.

6 Barbel, 1 Chub