Feedback & Reports

Back on Holme Lacey for a second day and pleasantly surprised to find a bit more flow than yesterday. There must have been a bit of rain on the hills which arrived here late morning. Fished the same areas as the day before, this time catching 8 barbel up to 8lb and 14 big chub, all of which again were over 4lb. It was chub fishing like I've never experienced before in terms of average size. So ended two marvelous days on the mighty Wye fishing a lovely beat beautifully kept by Colin. A big thanks to him and the Wye and usk Foundation, keep up the great work.

8 Barbel, 14 Chub

The river was really low and not too much flow to it although a tad more than the previous day. I was really impressed by this beat and you can tell it is well looked after as there were numerous/accessable swims to fish from which is not always the case on the wye. Colin the ghille was very friendly and a good bloke. At the time I was struggling with only one chub to show for my efforts but with his advice I ended up with 5 barbel and 1 chub. I will definitely be going back to this beat.

5 Barbel, 1 Chub

Arrived in morning to find the river the lowest I've ever seen it in the three years I've been traveling down here. Fished a few swims from the middle, straight down to the island and managed to catch from all of them resulting in 7 barbel up to about 7lb and 7 chub all of which were over 4lb with a best of 4lbs 14oz, all caught on pellet or boillie. It really did pay to chop and change in the clear water as they seemed to spook easily. But all in all a great day with the weather playing its part and as a bonus, Colin turned up for a chat which is always a pleasure.

7 Barbel, 7 Chub

My mate had never caught a barbel before so when I saw a low clear river I feared the worst, especially with bright sunshine. When, after a change of swims he landed his first barbel of just under 7lb we were both very happy. Thanks as always to the Foundation.

2 Barbel, 7 Chub

Lovely Autumn day with a reasonable flow on the river but still low and some floating weed causing problems. 4 barbel to 8.14 and 7 chub to over 4lbs. Not a red letter day but thoroughly enjoyable.

4 Barbel, 7 Chub

River low and crystal clear which made the going tough but managed to find a few fish, best barbel 5lb 2oz.

6 Barbel, 2 Chub

River low again after recent rise.

4 Barbel, 6 Chub

5 Barbel, 4 Chub

First time on river. Fished large feeder with crumbed boilie with large boilie on hair. Fished a dozen or more swims, some of them twice as I worked my way down and back up the river.

First fish by the hut within an hour then 2 more chub mid- afternoon near to other end of beat. Perfect weather. Dull and warm. Booking office very helpful and thank you.

3 Chub

River high and very coloured in morning but clearing in the afternoon. Should be perfect conditions but we struggled to find feeding fish.

2 Barbel, 2 Chub