Feedback & Reports

Fished from 9.30am and by 11.30am had 4 barbel. Fish were of a very good average size 7.5lb to 9.75lb. After that despite trying several different swims the fish just did not want to know. Canoe trafic was sparodic and the majority of canoeists were aware that someone was fishing and did their best to keep clear. However at about 4.00pm a large group of drunken 30 somethings proceeded to stage a mock water battle right in front of me resulting in two canoes capsizing to everyone's great amusement (except mine of course). When I remonstrated with them I was told where to go in no uncertain terms. Unfortunately this sort of behaviour from a small minority is becoming the scourge of fishing this fantastic river in the summer months.

The river was a good height and colour with level slowly falling throughout the day. We fished from 9am to 4pm burnt off the bank by the unrelenting sun in our faces (don't complain). Total catch 6 barbel and one chub taken by one rod all on feeder fished pellet.

12 barbel between 5lbs and 8lbs, 2 chub 3 1/2lbs and 5lbs and 2 eels all on pellet with groundbait feeder and large 16mm pellet on a hair rig. Nice beat, river high but not too bad, reasonable colour compared to recent weeks, 90gram feeder held bottom two rod lenghts out.
Has the potential for some great days, swims not as awkward as we were expecting. Walk back up hill not as bad as some say. Congratulations to M, first ever trip to a river and catches 5 barbel and both of the chub.

Another lovely stretch of the Wye, hardly a soul seen all day and not too many canoes. 7 Barbel between 5lbs & 6lbs 8oz all caught on pellet/feeder tactics. The only downside was one of our party had their car broken in to in the fishery layby, future anglers bare this in mind!

A wet start after a night of persistent torrential rain. The river seemed to get progressively faster and more coloured throughout the day. The start of the beat is quite open so we walked up river to the field the other side of the metal bridge where more trees overhang. After no luck we moved to the 2 swims either side of the metal bridge over the inlet. 1 rod had 3 barbel - 6lbs 3ozs, 6lbs 6ozs and 7lbs 13oz from the swim virtually under the bridge at the mouth of the inlet. All fish were caught with Ellipse pellet haired and a feeder mix, avoiding main current. We didnt see a soul all day. This really is a beautiful spot.

5 Barbel on hallibut pellet

Seven Barbel all between 7lb and 9lb. Needed large feeders to hold bottom with hemp and 3mm pellets. All fish on pellet. Sun came out and a very pleasant afternoon and evening. Cardiac Hill not as bad as I remembered. A beautiful venue, fished the first field and the Croy was three feet under water.

See the report on the 6th for this day. 6th too wet and stormy to attempt fishing especially with the climb down Cardiac Hill

Arived to find river tearing through, looking like strong tea. We knew it was not going to be easy. Hard to hold bottom despite using 4 and 5lb leads. Took all day to catch a 5 lbs barbel.
Beautiful stretch -will be back when conditions more suitable.

Arrived to find the river roaring through and the colour of strong tea.We realised it was going to be tough to catch.Was using 4 and 5 ounce leads and could not always hold bottom.After trying different methods through the day we did manage to land a 5lb barbel, so all was not lost!
This is a beautiful quiet location-we will be back.
Chris and Adam .