Feedback & Reports

Back on Holme Lacey for a second day. Weather glorious again but most of the colour from yesterday had dropped out. Again we kept mobile and fished numerous swims along the whole length, BH catching 5 barbel and 11 chub and BG had 6 barbel and 15 chub again. All caught on various pellets and boillies to round off two great days fishing making the 560 mile round trip again well worth it. Finally once again a massive thank you to the Wye and Usk Foundation for providing the opportunity to fish this fabulous river.

11 Barbel, 26 Chub

First visit to the mighty Wye this season, weather was beautiful, river nice height with a touch of colour. We fished quite a few swims from the croys down to the bottom end which, as mentioned by previous posters has changed quite a bit. We caught from most swims with BH catching 36 chub and 3 barbel and BG trailing in with 11 chub and 4 barbel. A fantastic days fishing with various pellets and boillies catching all the fish.

7 Barbel, 47 Chub

Bright and sunny. 4 barbel hooked in the first hour and then they switched off completely. The chub continued to feed sporadically.

3 Barbel, 10 Chub

A day that I found myself in the zone and the fish were right there with me. Six hours fishing and 39 fish. Fished three swims and caught all on various 8mm pellets. Constantly adjusting tactics to avoid the attentions of the gluttonous chub that seemed to relate the splash of a feeder to that of a dinner bell.
I would like thank Colin Richardson the bailiff who was as always cheerful, helpful and supportive. This fishery feels very secure in his care.

17 Barbel, 22 Chub

7 Barbel, 8 Chub

Really hot day with a welcome cool breeze coming off the river. Water level low and still falling but still some colour.

5 Barbel, 11 Chub

Quiet day overall not helped by the blazing sun (yes I know I shouldn't complain). 3 barbel around the 6lb mark and 1 chub about 3lbs.
We will be back to improve!

3 Barbel, 2 Chub

We had an enjoyable day, albeit not quite as productive as some previous visits to this beat, probably due to the hot and bright conditions. My fishing partner beat me 8 to 6 in terms of barbel, although sabotage and underhand tricks helped to tip the balance in his favour.
The lower parts of the beat look a bit different after the winter floods with a couple of dramatic landslips on the far bank, but the barbel are still there.

14 Barbel, 21 Chub, 1 Other

Learnt lots about beat today - more successful than yesterday - will be back.

5 Barbel, 15 Chub

A memorable days fishing, thanks to my photographer and Colin's words of wisdom.

10 Barbel, 25 Chub