Feedback & Reports

Arrived late afternoon to a rising river but found our favourite wood stretch fishable, just! 3oz leads held in the strong flow and with the two of us sharing just a single rod we hooked nine barbel, seven of which we landed to an impressive 9lb 8oz. Great beat, great fishing. Back in two weeks.

7 Barbel

Craig, Alan and Zak fished Courtfield most of the week with the odd foray to join John on Wyebank. Fishing was concentrated entirely along top half of Legg meadow. Except Sunday 10th when it was unnaturally quiet with the fishing they all caught good barbel every day to 10.25lbs. Not the numbers of Wyebank but nonetheless good sport of quality fish in the 7-9 lb range and Zak's double at the pipes. John's party started fishing the day after Ray Smee's epic catch on Wyebank whom they met last Wednesday when Ray was well on his way to his record catch at around 18 barbel on Wyebank. Ray and his two mates all fishing the bottom pool ended up with 112 fish for the day including 52 barbel just showing how many fish are in that swim. John, friends and family had a fabulous 10 days of fishing in lovely surroundings on a well maintained fishery. Now planning our return for next year.

Enjoyable couple of hours fishing this great beat, before driving back to Cornwall. No salmon seen or showing

On my own as a mate let me down. Fished from 8 till 2 and caught 3 barbel 2 chub from my favourite swim. Lots of canoes but were all polite and considerate. Thanks.

3 Barbel, 2 Chub

Started morning in the wooded section using the normal tactics of feeder & pellets. Fish
Caught: Ray - 3 barbel (best 10.1lb), 4 chub; Ian - 1 barbel, 2 chub, 1 eel; Alan - 2 barbel, 3 chub, 1 eel. Went and had lunch in Ross then came back in afternoon to Legg Meadow. Using the same tactics: Ray - 3 barbel, 3 chub (best 5.2lb), 4 eels; Ian - 3 barbel, 1 chub, 1 eel; Alan - 2 barbel, 3 chub, 1 eel. Another productive day with hardly any boat traffic. Must thank Don for his help & advice.

14 Barbel, 16 Chub, 8 Other

Perfect conditions for a late afternoon/evening session on the river, extra foot or so of clearing water with little or no debris washing through. 11 barbel, 2x 9lb, 3x 8.5lb+, 2x 8lb, a 7lb, a 6lb and 2x 5lb and 9 chub of 3lb-4lb. Amazing fishing on an amazing bit of river! Back in two weeks.

11 Barbel, 9 Chub

A great day on a flooded river. The colour was perfect for barbel. They also joined the party too. The guy's caught steadily throughout the day. Nothing really large as they had just spawned by the look of things.Most between 5lbs and 7lbs.
25 barbel was a fantastic days sport. One of the chaps fell into the river within 5 mins of arriving. Thank goodness he was fine and after a change of clothes all was good.
So please be careful on the banks. I always take a rope to aid getting up and down the steep banks.

25 Barbel, 2 Chub

A great day with the river coloured again. This beat is perfect with easy access and with plenty of room. Once you find the spots the fish will come and we had barbel to 9:14 a pb for my son. Cannot wait to get back!

7 Barbel

Fished from 11 till 430 when river started to rise quickly.Most fish caught in wood section.

7 Barbel, 9 Chub, 5 Other

2 Barbel, 7 Chub