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River low and clear. Tried several pegs but only one produced.

3 Barbel, 3 Chub

Slow going due to the cold north easterlies and water level dropping. But we did have a few fish on pellet. We have fished Sugwas before but this time 2 of us tried above the orchard. We enjoyed our day despite the slow fishing.

4 Barbel, 4 Chub

Cows and Shooting. . . . Set off to Sugwas Court on the final day of the trip, parking at to base of the orchard in parking area one. found the venue to be a interesting challenge with a number of event full moments throughout the day. setting off up stream to the top end of the Sugwas stretch we immediately encountered a field of beef cattle. not ideal when carrying rods and bait buckets... on the other side of the field we entered the wooded section where the fishing i would suggest is more suited to the angler well adverse to a good pair of waders. the faster flow was packed with rocky snags and from the bank side in the trees unfortunately difficult to get the desired baiting positions. the water at the time was running low and fast with very little colour so we decided to head back down river to the lower end.
The lower section in the field to the back of the orchard was a superb spot with some really great looking deeper pools. the pegs had been kept well and with great access to the water. as the time went by we moved from swim to swim in hunt of the fish. it was once we were in the middle to lower end of the field (anyone fishing for the first time start here) that we were aware of our large hoofed spectators (who were not originally in the field). if your not overly keen on cattle then I would suggest timing is key when traveling to this venue.
After the crowd has dispersed we where able to better concentrate of the fishing. unfortunately between the two of us we were unable to muster any barbel not even a knock but my mate did hook into a chunky 5lbs chub. despite the cattle and the shoot in the trees on the opposite bank I would definitely return to this venue, specifically to the lower stretch, for a second attempt and getting a target Barbel.

1 Chub

Not many fish 'ere??

3 Barbel

River in great condition. Started in the bottom pool opposite the house, had two barbel within 5 minutes but quickly quietened down. Enjoyed trotting for dace and chub in the middle of the day with a giant gudgeon thrown in for good measure. Barbel came on the feed again in the evening. A great day on what I think is one of the nicest beats on the river, lots of swim choices and just teaming with wildlife.

5 Barbel, 6 Chub, 1 Other

Water running fast and cold. Best chub 5.3 and Barbel interestingly 12oz apron. Thank you Wye & Usk for a pleasant visit

1 Barbel, 14 Chub

River low and clear. Fished upper part of beat casting into the deeper sections to no avail.
Beautiful days fishing though.

It was the first time we had fished Sugwas Court and it took until midway to select a swim which you could get down to the river bank. We did park in the Orchard car park and was expecting to walk onto the river but at times there was over a 40ft drop to the river and looked dangerous. Looking at the map you supplied you have stated ' Parking and access to the fishery is excellent'.
We decided to try and walk from the Orchard car park to the Bait pool only to find the path was blocked by a fallen tree so we ended up back to our original spot opposite Mill Pool. When we got there and trying to find a swim we were again disappointed to find a Car seat washed up on the bank by Pump pool.
We all came to the conclusion that more information is needed if you have not fished this stretch of river before which would of possibly saved us some time and better direction to get from one end of the stretch of river to the other.
When we eventually started to fish it took only Ten minutes to land our first Barbel which weighed 8lb 2 and looked a very healthy fish. Shortly after our second Barbel was landed, again a very healthy looking fish at just over 7lb and then two Chub one at 4lb 8oz and the second at 6lb 4oz both very healthy looking fish. All our fish were caught on pellet also using a small amount of feed.
We all still enjoyed our days fishing and were over the moon to catch some fish from the famous river Wye and we are planning another trip next year.
We also fished Lower Cannon Bridge for the next two days which again produced three Barbel and three Chub all very healthy fish and if you would like more details please let me know.
I hope my comments are not too disappointing for you regarding directions and conditions but one of our party has difficulty walking but the fishing and fish were excellent.

2 Barbel, 2 Chub

Got to the river about 7.30 am drove to the lower section river was seriously low so fished the first pet in the field as had some depth to it most of the other swims were so low I could see the bottom nearly right across the river not good ! The so decided to fish the first swim opposite the houses had a nice barbel on the bank about 7lb within about 30 mins then nothing as the sun came up to be expected we then had rain and the swim being steep banked became treacherous and very slippery had another barbel about 9lb but the bank where I was fishing was awful. Please wuf put ropes in place to help. Its little cost really and helps massively as I'm use to fishing the lower severn where I live and its the same it's a nightmare and dangerous .... Having said that and being used to river fishing what an unbelievable pace, wonderful. Shame the Severn hasn't been looked after like the Wye !..... Only other tip watch the cows in the bottom field they weren't very keen on me being in there field lol but that's the joy of river fishing - got stung, bitten and a bit muddy but that's rivers that's all the fun but all in all a good day it's always a good day on the Wye, fantastic river wonderful. I've got the Severn and Warwickshire Avon on my doorstep but I will still travel 40 miles to the Wye. Thanks wuf you do a great job.

2 Barbel

Disappointing day - bank access very poor in places due to livestock damage. Fishing abandoned without any catches to report.