Feedback & Reports

Fished the top of the beat in the faster water. Despite being able to see the bottom all the way across I found some chub in the pool below the shallow rapids and a couple of bonus barbel later on the feeder. Then got drenched in the thunder storm walking back to the car! Chub to 4.8. Both barbel about 8lb.

2 Barbel, 22 Chub

The water level was predictably very low so much so you could see the bottom along most of the stretch with one or two deeper pegs, however the pegs were so high on the bank unfortunately my landing net failed to reach the water! Having found some rapids further up the stretch i thought this was my best offer for the day, although it was hard going from the off i did manage to catch two Chub between 4-5lb but it soon went quiet after that. After attempting several other swims without success, i decided to call it a day and head to the nearest pub.
Thanks WUF and land owners for obtaining great access to a great river and all the wildlife that it holds.
I'll be back again soon!

2 Chub

Bait and wait approach in a deep gully between streamer weed - resulted in the blankety blank cheque book and pen!

As reported by many grumpy anglers before me, conditions weren’t great due to the lack of fresh rain from mid Wales. I’ve learned that fish get both lively and hungry after a downpour and also don’t mind getting wet so the more rain the better – they’re not keen on raw sewage mind.

Ever optimistic, we trudged down the hill in search of some fast water or a feature that might hold some fish. After a damp 15-minute walk up and down the bank we couldn’t choose a spot we truly believed in so decided to only fish in the morning. We also booked Fownhope 5 for the next day, knowing that there’s a better chance to get a bend in the rod in the fast gulley.

The few hours that we did fish were eventful though. One of us broke a landing net, the other fell in the water (again) and the third member managed to catch 2 barbel and a chub in the very end peg (all on magic pellet).

We retired to our digs around one for sausage and beans on toast. Delicious.

2 Barbel, 1 Chub

Obvious to say but the river was low and very clear. Really good to see the ranunculus growing in numerous spots which I haven't seen before. Fished the top end of the beat as had some flow. Used feeder tactics and most fish came between 6am and 11am. They seemed to switch on to luncheon meat and not pellets. All fish were in great condition but having caught a few barbel previously I noticed that they didn't give the same 'fight'. I am guessing that this is all down to the low oxygenated water! All fish were rested for a lengthy period of time.
A really lovely stretch of water and I'll be back again for sure.

3 Barbel, 4 Other

Had the afternoon there , great spot only managed the 1 Barbel this trip , loads of cracking Chub on the float , luncheon meat was the bait of the day

1 Barbel, 12 Chub

1 Barbel, 10 Chub

6 Chub

Due to the hot weather I arrived after lunch river was low and clear . Was fishing with my Two boys all sharing the 1 rod . Would be nice if they did more child options as the do on Witney beat . We had a cracking day and managed 8 barbel biggest 9lb 6oz and some really good chub biggest around 5lb all fell to a mix of feeder and float action with pellet and meat working best . Lovely beat only downside is hill and the end of the day ????

8 Barbel, 12 Chub

Fished dawn till dusk. All fish came in the top field. Barbel we’re feeding till 9.00am then dropped off. Chub we’re happy feeding in the sunshine throughout the day all taken on luncheon meat.

5 Barbel, 16 Chub