Feedback & Reports

Lovely Autumn day, river still low and a bit of streamer weed drifting through which means regular re-casting to remove that. Kingfisher made frequent passes as did canoes which were mostly organised groups who behaved impeccably. Excitement as one group of three small children rolled into the river and parents struggled to retrieve and dry them off.
Fish very obliging, taking pellets below a feeder at extended intervals through the day. All the chub were over 4lbs with the largest a new pb for me at 6-02 (thought at first it was a carp with such strong bronze colouring) and in perfect condition. 8lb Barbel was a stunner and capped off a very enjoyable day.
Looking forward to next trip. Thanks WUF.

1 Barbel, 4 Chub

Please see report from previous day

Water level very low and very clear, fished for 2 days for 1 bite. barbel of 71/2lb. We put it down to water conditions rather than our abilities as we have had some very good days on this beat before. on the plus side we stayed at the local Old Court hotel which we would recommend, the prices, the service and the food all excellent.

1 Barbel

Although the river was at a reasonable level, loads of floating weeding kept fouling our lines making fishing difficult. Tried a variety of baits from pellets to meat but really struggled for bites.

1 Barbel

Fishing slow with water so low and clear however I persevered with the pellet feeder and managed 4 barbel over the full day at the top of the fishery. Biggest at exactly 10 and 9lb came in the evening. As always delightful scenery and wildlife. Thank you WUF.

4 Barbel

Floating weed meant that the fishing was difficult but after a chat with Don the River Keeper who gave us very helpful advice our fortunes changed. Phil caught a lovely Barbel of 9lb and I had one of 5lb. The fish were taken just before sunset on pellet and we didn't have a bite between us before that.
The river looked lovely in the Autumn sun and it's always a pleasure to fish there.

2 Barbel

Last of a 3 day visit. Lovely and mild however river was very low. Again fished in deeper water and landed a few barbel to 10lbs 5oz. Really fat at this time of year. Stunning place to fish this time of year.

4 Barbel

Great day and a stunning 12lb 1oz barbel plus some others. You need to move around to find the fish at the mo. These were caught in 10-12ft of water. Happy days.

4 Barbel

The water conditions are about as low as I have seen them. Ron though had a lovely barbel of 10lbs 1oz at last light. Fished in the woods.

1 Barbel

Difficult conditions with water levels very low and clear but managed 2 barbel of 8lb 6oz and 10lb 8oz. Also lost a 3rd fish to a hook pull.

2 Barbel