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A tough day despite good conditions. A single barbel of 8.5lb caught. The banks were treacherous and dangerous in places. Good advice from Don Macer-Wright re locations. In drier bank conditions fishing would no doubt be more pleasurable.

River very high and fast, No takes, one possible Pike?
hooked and lost. Need to try again next year with heavier gear!

Only one bite between us all day but was worth waiting for as it was an 11lb 10oz Barbel - although unfortunatly was not on my rod.

Two chub on pellet feeder, one barbel 9.15 & lost another. Enjoyed the day, will be back. Many thanks to Don.

Hard days fishing with river up 3 feet but had 2 barbel one of 10lb exactly to lucky George and one myself about 8lb and one eel late afternoon. Thanks to Don for his help and info. Good service from the Wye & Usk Foundation.

5 Barbel, 3 to Pellets 2 to meat. Very good stamp of fish the biggest went 10lb 10 oz. Only the Meadow was fishable in the conditions. Very nice beat. Thanks to the baliff who came to chat, sorry missed your name.

WUF note - Courtfield bailiff is the owner, Don.

Not ideal conditions. The river was in flood and we had bright sunshine all day. No sign of any barbel. 2 dace and 1 eel. An expensive and disapointing day, which we had looked forward to for months. Nothing you can do about the weather unfortunatly. We did well here in the Summer so know the potential of this beat. We did find two other anglers fishing the beat later in the day and asked them to leave, explaining that we had booked this up months ago and had paid £80.00 for 4 anglers and unfortunatly two were unable to make it. They did leave, but perhaps some better signage is required? Good luck and better weather to all those lucky anglers fishing here in the coming months.

Further rain during the night for 4hrs didn't really effect the height of the river. Conditions were ideal, but nothing much came along until lunch time. 3 barbel were caught 5lbs 7lbs 6oz and 7lbs 12oz and one lost plus a few chub. The rain returned at 4pm and kept pouring until we left at 6.45pm. The swims were very slippery, so please take care. I think the frost and unsettled conditions are not conducive towards ideal fishing conditions.

Fishing was only possible in Legg Meadow. Level dropped during the day but overnight frost had an effect with only small fish and eels being caught. Not fantastic results but overall a really enjoyable trip. The swims are varied and although some are challenging there are enough to cater for everyone. We can see the potential here. Thanks to Don who had a chat to us every day and gave us useful tips and encouragement.

On Weds 3rd I had just one fish a 8.5 lb barbel on a bookie.
I also fished on 4th and again had just one fish, a 3lb chub on bread flake.
Conditions were difficult with high and fast flowing water but we all enjoyed it. The barbel were in fine condition but did have about a 3 inch groove on both sides just in front of the wrist of the tail. Looked like a healed wound. Could this have been from an otter.
Don the bailiff who came round was most pleasant to talk to and helpful. Would like to go again sometime in easier conditions.