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Sadly Nil return but plenty of fish showing

Second of 2 consecutive days. Had hoped the night might cool down the water but it wasn't cold enough. Fished Viaduct (Dukes) hard at 6.30 and failed in spite of seeing some good fish. Then most of the top stretch from above The island. JH had a 4lb sea trout from the croy opposite . Quite a few fish in The Pipes but wouldn't take. JP caught a 14lb cock fish by hand(!), it was very distressed, covered in fungus, and wallowing around belly-up on the surface.

Didn't feel at all hopeful after about 9 am with very hot and bright conditions and warm water - nor did we connect although all 3 of us knew there was a decent head of fish in the main pools. Good al fresco pinic tho' to contrast with the Ostrich at Newland (one of the great institutions!) the day before. Try B&B, The Tan House (5 mins walk from Ostrich) or Glewstone Court Hotel just South of Ross if you want something better - see my review on Trip Advisor.

2 Salmon caught in Station Stream by JH on v small Cascade Double at 5.45am and 6.45 a.m. By 9 a.m. it was very hot and bright with numbers of salmon moving much reduced. Surprised not to get a fish or 2 out of Cottage Pool later - full of fish, most fresh but definitely not in the taking mood. By the early eve the water was noticeably tepid.

River at 1ft and with a tinge of colour with fish showing at regular intervals throughout the day. Showers in morning, but heavy rain in late afternoon until 8pm. 15lb salmon caught in Station Stream (beat 3) on second cast with small cascade on floating line. One other pull in Cottage Stream in evening.
Very enjoyable day and thank you to the Foundation for a very efficient booking system.

One fairly fresh Salmon (Hen) 32" / 14bs from Station Stream (beat 3) on 1/2" black / silver / sparkle Alu tube on floating line and floating polyleader.

Water temp ~60F, water height 1'0".

Also lost a Salmon on 4th cast of morning in Cottage flats - careless!.

Despite heavy rain on Friday and heavy showers on Saturday, the river was at an excellent height and only slightly coloured with road run off. Many fish, some large, showing thoughout Beats 2 and 3.

Fished the upper beat in the morning. With the water at 7" it was suggested that I fish the Viaduct pool first. With the water temp up (63 degrees, I was told), flies of about 3/4" in length were also suggested. Good advice - I had a fresh fish in the 12-15lbs class on about the tenth cast. Very powerful - screaming reels stuff..Tackle was an intermediate sink tip and a Hairy Mary double pattern.

I saw more fish in this one day on Wyesham than I've seen on the entirety of the Wye over the last decade. Will be back..

Nil caught.
A large run of Salmon (& Shad) pased through Wyesham on Friday morning - Over 30 large (upper teens / twenties) - seen jumping as they came into the various pools. Only oine of the six rods had a touch, but none caught.
Water temperature 59", 7" on gauge, #12 & #14 small black silver flies on floating lines with intermediate sink tips, were advised the Ghillie Ray Morris.

Saw plenty of Salmon moving through the lower beats, nothing would interest them though. Unfortunately swap over at 1pm left us with the majority of time in the uppermost beat which was very difficult and no sign of anything.

Many thanks for organising access to this famous beat. Shared the fishings with another WUF rod and Ghillie was very helpful and kind to show us around. Several good sized Salmon seen but maddeningly could not get them to take in the bright hot conditions. Got a nice sun tan on my forearm though. Thanks for all your hard work as usual.

A lovely days fishing on The Hut & Coleman Beats. Although fishing for Salmon I caught a small 1lb brown trout on a light brown and silver toby at the Coleman pool - released.