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Feeder tactics in the middle

7 Barbel

A really hot day on what was another new beat for me. The barbel, of about 6lbs, came first cast, literally as the bait touched bottom, the quickest I have ever caught one in a session. Sadly, it turned out to be the only one of the day. I had to wait until almost sunset for another fish, this time a scale perfect chub of 4lbs 8oz. Conditions were far from perfect, high temperatures and high pressure on a low and gin clear river, on a beat I’d never fished before, so I was happy enough to catch anything at all. I did find myself wishing I’d bought my float gear though, as a moving bait might have been more effective on a day like that.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

Did a short evening session which produced plenty of bites throughout. Fished feeder and pellet. Waders were essential for playing fish in amongst the rocks.

3 Barbel, 15 Chub, 1 Other

Great to be back on the Wye for the first time this season,river very low but managed a couple of nice Barbel 5-7 lbs,looking forward to returning next month

2 Barbel, 1 Chub

Only two big club but nice place

2 Chub

2 Chub, 1 Other

6 barbel Best barbel 81/4 pound down to 7 pounds about ten chub between the two of us best fish 51/4pounds most effective hook bait sweet corn on straight lead over pellet and hemp and corn feed . Had two eels around the two pound mark on luncheon meat . Conditions were bright sunny morning with cloud moving in through the afternoon . On the river and fishing at 5.45 first fish caught midday lol .only three swims along this length were accessable heavy Riverside tree growth makes most of it out of bounds for my age (64) cracking condition fish .

6 Barbel, 10 Chub, 2 Other

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

1 Chub, water level was pretty low, most of the stretch is very overgrown but still delightful day.

1 Chub

River level quite low but any day is a good day to be at the river. Three barbel in the 7-8lb range and 2 chub around 3lb. Overcast day with some showers. Lockdown is definitely over as the amount of canoes was annoying to say the least, they started at 7am. I am sure the fish are used to it (just anglers are not) and most canoe occupants are respectful however it baffles me why people feel the need to blast their radios in the beautiful scenery. Also some people decided to wade and swim down rather than use the kayak so it needs some mental adjustment to fully enjoy the fishing!!

3 Barbel, 2 Chub