Feedback & Reports

Another days guiding on this fantastic beat. The two anglers I was guiding caught 8 barbel between them, the largest being a 10lb 2oz fish. Two other 9lbers were caught during the day.
Not as good as yesterday, however brilliant fishing for these guys. Think they might return again!

8 Barbel, 2 Chub

A fantastic day guiding 2 clients. The river was slightly up and coloured. The barbel fed well during the whole day. All caught on pellet and swim feeder. The largest barbel was 10lbs 11oz followed by a 9lber and a host of other great fighting fish. The barbel on this beat keep moving around so you need to find them. Clients thoroughly enjoyed.

13 Barbel, 4 Chub

Another very difficult day on a perfect beat. The barbel are moving around the beat and finding them is the most important element. Eventually landed 8 beautiful barbel with two being 9lbs plus. Also landed some good chub to just over 5lbs. Had the hook pull out of 3 which is very unusual.
Everyone had a brilliant river Wye experience. Thanks to Don and WUF.

7 Barbel, 5 Chub

I struggled for a bite all day and made the mistake of not changing swims as I think the problem in my swim was a large pike. Each time I cast the feeder out small fish started feeding on the groundbait before being ambushed by the pike which I did see a few times taking the fish off the surface. That's the reason for me still kicking myself for not moving. I will say that I still thought the stretch looked really good and I enjoyed my day there, just a shame that I live some distance from the Wye as I would definatley be back righting my wrongs!

Second day of two day session. River started to drop but was already low and running fairly clear. Another hard day during the day with fish only coming at dusk. Lots of canoes during the day but most polite and considerate.

3 Barbel, 1 Chub

canoes, canoes and canoes,canoes again. Very promising place but not for now. Risky because the people in canoes, struggled to fish up to 8pm.

4 Chub

4 Barbel

First of two day session. River rising steadily during the day. Running fairly clear and low. Fished several swims during the day but no joy. Fish came at dusk.

4 Barbel

Had another great day on this beat. Morning was very difficult however, a move early afternoon found the barbel. One of 9lbs plus and a good few around the 7lbs mark. Seems like the barbel are feeding later in the afternoon/evening.
River very low and clear. All the rain had little effect on the height.

8 Barbel, 6 Chub

Had a great day again guiding a client. After a very tough morning however, a move to another area saw 7 barbel with one at 10lbs 11oz. All caught on pellet. Surprised on how low the river was after recent rain.
A great day completed by a new pb chub of 5lbs 8oz for my client. A super beat with loads of potential.

9 Barbel, 6 Chub