Feedback & Reports

A strong north wind made French nymphing difficult for most of the afternoon but weighted nymphs below an indicator was very effective. Trout were easy to find in the mid section at the end of the Leaning Willow and downstream whilst the grayling were elusive everywhere until early evening. The water is horribly warm but there's plenty of aerated water on the beat and all fish went back well.

12 Trout, 7 Grayling

A nice few hours on this extensive beat, the water is very low so wading to get to swims essential, but tricky !! Several small (6-8") wbt and salmon parr. Surprisingly the only grayling was ,wait for it, lost but it was a big one.
Thanks to W & U and beat owner.

8 Trout, 6 Other

Fished from 9,30 till 1pm, cause a long drive back to London. First time on this beat, and managed to catch several BT, all between 1 and 2 pounds in weight, plus other 10 or so graylings. All fishes taken with long French Leader fishing in the few fast waters left. Despite the lack of water, another great day on the Wye.

15 Trout, 10 Grayling

Fished the morning concentrating on the fast streamy water with a French leaders and small nymphs taking 25plus grayling and 8 trout.

8 Trout, 25 Grayling

Beautiful beat and a great day out. Few trout rising but no salmon. Sadly lost my landing net after falling in!

1 Trout

Two modest grayling and two small trout to spiders.

2 Trout, 2 Grayling

Water was low, but had the company of heavy rain showers during the day (most unusual considering the warm summer weather of late). Fished a team of beaded nymphs and caught 7 brownies, the best being about half a pound. Lost two better ones when each threw the hook by leaping from the water. Tried a klinkhammer, half an hour before the end, couldn't connect on the only take.
Lovely beat, bedrock was clearly showing, although very slippery in places. Lots of birdlife, herons, kingfishers, swans and a gaggle of geese paddling around. A beat to come back to for sure.

7 Trout

4th consecutive day, starting to get a bit weary in the hot dry weather. River low but fish can still be caught. Started off with a nice brownie down by the cottage which nailed a skating fly then sat for a rest on the salmon boards – gazing in to the river in front of me I realised I had 3 or 4 resident salmon in the vicinity, rolling and turning, perhaps they thought there was some rain coming? A scary moment when one of them rolled under a skating dry….
Fish not easy but ended up with 18 in total, best a trout and grayling each of 15”
So 94 fish over 4 days despite the heat and low water – that’s good enough for us! Wonderful fishing as usual….many thanks!

6 Trout, 12 Grayling

3 Trout

Low river but deep enough channels and faster sections to allow pocket water fishing. 5 salmon parr were also caught but don't really count for the stats. Fantastic to see grayling too. All fish 6" to 10" and taking both the 14 Klinkhammer and 18 gold-head PTN on dry-dropper setup.

7 Trout, 2 Grayling