Feedback & Reports

A tough day on the river, with bright sunshine for the most part and little colour in the water. Excuses aside, what a beautiful place to fish! The lack of action barely mattered and I'll definitely be back.

1 Barbel

River pushing through with hint of colour, we caught fish in the meadow upstream of the car park on our first trip to this stretch. Fished pellets on feeder and caught regularly from our start at around 12.30 until 6. All fish between 5 and 9lb. Top day in beautiful surroundings.

9 Barbel

We caught 16 barbel between us, biggest 9.10. The river fished up till 2pm then switched off. Very good straight, one of the beats that's worth the money.

16 Barbel

We walked the beat prior to fishing, not many accessible pegs towards the lower limit end of the beat. From the car park down to the right offered a few more fishable pegs and we started off in two of these in what looked deeper water. The weather had started off quite bright but we were soon experiencing one of several heavy showers during the day which soon turned the access down to our pegs from comfortable to treacherous. Not a bite was registered in the first part of the day so JA decided to move swims to one right at the end of the beat (by the sign). Approaching mid afternoon and after trying many types and combinations of bait a 2lb 4oz brown trout took a liking to my ledgered treble maggot. About 30 minutes later JA tempted a barbel just shy of 8lb on pellet after missing a bite earlier and this was our catch for the day.

1 Trout, 1 Barbel

Another new beat for us and no problems with directions and where to park which were clearly marked and easy to find. A beautiful stretch of water and we shared the field with some timid grazing sheep which is always preferable to cattle.
Despite the river being in reasonable shape the fishing was slow but compensated by just being on the bank and enjoying the spectacular sight of a Jay swooping against the backdrop of the dark trees on the opposite side.
We only managed to catch one trout float fishing in the faster water but the last hour sprung into life on the usual feeder tactics.Some good fish were caught the best of which was a cracking Chub just under 6lb and a Barbel weighing 8lb 4oz. All the fish were immaculate and we thank the owner and the WUF for another memorable day on the Wye.

1 Trout, 2 Barbel, 5 Chub

First time on this stretch and the fishing looked as though it would be difficult with the sun shining, river low and clear. Fished in the downstream field only. BEWARE OF THE FIRST MARKED PEG IN THIS FIELD AS IT IS THE HOME OF A SWARM OF WASPS. Twenty or so stings to the head didn't make for a comfortable days fishing, but persevered and two barbel were caught with the best of 9lb 10oz.

2 Barbel

Only two anglers caught on this fabulous stretch of the wonderful Wye. One of our group set out off the blocks like Mr Bolt only to see him return crest fallen as his favourite swim had mysteriously been stolen. Wait the sign had been moved and now was only fishable by Salmon Anglers. He was not a happy bunny to say the least!! However one of the party caught a 10lb 2oz Barbel on pellet feeder. Will be back if only to check that no more swims mysteriously disappear!!

3 Barbel, 3 Chub

Only two anglers caught on this fabulous stretch of the wonderful Wye. One of our group set out off the blocks like Mr Bolt only to see him return crest fallen as his favourite swim had mysteriously been stolen. Wait the sign had been moved and now was only fishable by Salmon Anglers. He was not a happy bunny to say the least!! However one of the party caught a 10lb 2oz Barbel on pellet feeder. Will be back if only to check that no more swims mysteriously disappear!!

3 Barbel, 3 Chub

Fished two swims at top of stretch, feeder with groundbait/pellet and hemp/caster, only two small chub the result. Moved to below car park on stick/pin/trotted meat, result 4 or 5 chub to 4lbs. Moved back to top end when swim died. No further action on feeder, so returned to Parsons Stream pool, trotting meat/caster, feeding hemp/caster. Steady stream of chub to over 4lbs. Last hour saw a bite a chuck. Wonderful fishing, over looked by Goodrich Castle and surrounded by wildlife. Can't wait to return.

50 Chub

Warm, pleasant, Autumn day with no wind. River on the low side but with a decent flow. Barbel on the first and last cast of the day with a few chub in between, caught on pellet and feeder. The last fish was 9-12 which capped a perfect day in lovely surroundings.

2 Barbel, 4 Chub