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Weather mild and overcast. River about 4ft above normal level. All fish caught in slacker water close to the bank on meat.

1 Barbel, 4 Chub

First time fishing Middle Hill Court. River high and coloured with some debris coming down the middle though not unfishable, had to stand and hold rod all day as nowhere to put a chair on the steep slippery banks. Fished the slacker water near the bank, all fish caught on luncheon meat. One Barbel 9 pounds. An enjoyable day, will return when river is at normal level.

2 Barbel, 2 Chub

River high, we lost a couple of Chub at the net and that was it.

This is a Beautiful quiet stretch, with stunning scenery. A lovely part of the Wye. River was up and fast flowing. Really muddy in all swims along the bank (from all the rain) and a bit dangerous with the steep access. Bites seemed to come quite regularly when in the right spot. Chub to 4lb and barbel to 8 1/2lb.
There were also two mink swimming and diving on the far bank opposite us, which seemed to scare the fish off at the end of the day. With no bites coming in the evening period.

7 Barbel, 2 Chub

Arrived at sunrise and fished for a few hours at the bottom of the stretch. A bit of searching around the swim and 3 chub were netted before it dryed up. Moved to the last peg at the top of the stretch and so began 5 hours of nothing. Another move down river to slightly deeper water and dusk imenent the fish began to wake up. 6 chub mid water and a pike from the edge in just over an hour. Frustrating at times, treacherous banks and constant rain (the wet stuff as well) but always good to be on majestic river Wye.

8 Chub, 1 Pike

Always a pleasure to fish Middle Hill and despite it being a gloomy blustery day the backdrop of late Autumn colours in the trees was a real delight. The sheep were their usual well mannered selves and moved on quietly on our arrival unlike the resident pheasants and partridges who seemed a bit edgy.....but it was firework weekend so kind of understandable!!
No action until late afternoon but the light feeding approach worked and we caught 7 quality Chub for a very enjoyable day.

7 Chub

Fished a feeder all day without a bite until early evening when they came on after the sun was off the water

2 Barbel, 4 Chub

Nothing caught.. only fished up until lunch

1st frost of the year killed any hope, but as prepaid I had to give it go - just a small chub from the deeper water saved me from a blank.
Cracking beat though, will be back next summer/autumn to have another go

1 Chub