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This was our second visit to Sugwas and the knowledge gained from the first visit paid off. One rod caught 12 Chub and 4 Barbel and the second 6 Chub and 7 Barbel.
All the fish were taken on pellet and groundbait feeder using meat, cheese , pellet and boilies as hook baits.
Both rods spent the day roving between the orchard and the wooded area above the field.
Great beat and even the extreme wet weather didn't dampen the day.

6 Barbel, best fish 9lb 14oz, others all in 4 - 8lb range, 6 Chub, best fish 5lb 5oz, others in 2.5lb to 4lb range, all taken on luncheon meat or strips of beef.

River 3ft up and holding. We fished the Cow field on the lower half of the beat as it looked the most promising and accessible stretch. We ended up with 5 barbel between 5lb and 7lb and 13 chub to 4lb 10oz. Most fish were caught on feeder fished halibut pellet, though a lot of the chub came to trotted luncheon meat.

After 36 hours of anxiously watching the river cams and EA gauges the river was still high but starting to fine down nicely. Fished the field above the lower entrance. Centre of river flowing very fast, calmer water nearer the bank and a nice crease between the two. Had my first ever barbel (3lb and 7lb) and a PB chub (3lb), on pellets behind a feeder.
Even a broken quiver tip on a brand new feeder rod couldn't dampen my spirits. Will come for longer next time.
Previous comments re steepness of bank are accurate but its negotiable with care (thanks for cutting in the steps) and a long handled landing net.
Many thanks again to the "few" at WUF from one of the many!

Decided not to fish due to weather/conditions.

River up 6ft above Summer levels. I fished the slower water off a crease created by a big bush/tree near the end of the meadow towards the orchard. Had 4 barbel on Robin Red Pellets, biggest 9.5lbs. There will soon be a lot of Specimen Barbel coming from beats like Sugwas and the ability to upload photos of your Trophy catches maybe a feature some Anglers would like, possibly.

WUF note - Please feel free to email us any of your catches admin@wyeuskfoundation.org and we will upload them onto our Twitter account.

River flooded! 4 barbel, best 8lb 2 on 8 mm halibuts.

Fished downstream of the orchard. I had 4 barbel and B. had 3, all a good stamp of fish. Interesting swims, several feet up and strong current. Easy access although downstream section is headheight with thistles and nettles. Shame about the cattle and the big bull. A WUF gem.

5 barbel, 4 chub on pellets.

The river was running a little high however my friend and I still managed to catch six barbel (Three each) and five chub. Barbel from five to seven pounds in weight. All caught on pellet, fishing the barbel bomb method. All fish came from fishing up close to over hanging bushes. My first barbel came within ten seconds of fishing, fastest caught fish of my life! We had an absolute fantastic time fishing our first time on the wye. We both look forward to coming back to fish the Wye very soon.