Feedback & Reports

Level and flow had returned to "normal" overnight and with very little debris this made for much friendlier fishing conditions. The 6 barbel (one double-10.10) came to pellet and all of the others to hair-rigged meat.

6 Barbel, 4 Chub, 1 Other

Water level rose considerably during the day and the strong flow and constant stream of debris made for difficult fishing conditions. These improved slightly in the late afternoon when the barrage of weed etc abated. 2 of the barbel (one of 9.5lbs) caught on meat (on the hair) and all other fish on pellet. Everything considered, a good result.

4 Barbel, 2 Chub, 1 Other

Did not fish due to forecast of heavy rain, didn't want to risk the slippery banks with my 75 year old dad. Thanks WUF and Don for a great fishery. No more days booked now for the rest of the season but might try and squeeze one in during October and again in March.

Three rods fished the bottom area of the beat by the metal steps. Had a slightly later start than really ideal, though a quick chat with the other two rods booked on in the wood revealed that no early success had been enjoyed. One rod in our group managed an eel on feeder fished maggots and another tempted a succession of bleak and minnows whilst trotting, but anything more substantial was conspicuous by it's absence. Then the canoes came, loads of em.... so we ended up leaving around lunchtime to head back to Oxfordshire. We all realised that there could have been a better chance of a fish or two at dusk, but we didn't have the staying power. Never mind, there's always next time.

10 Other

5 Barbel, 3 Chub

Four of us fished today. One only for the last few hours. Conditions were not ideal. Low water and mostly bright sun. By mid afternoon only a few Chub had been caught, although the best ar 4lbs 3ozs was a nice fish. Don came down in the afternoon and following his advice we moved upstream and 3 of us caught in the last hour of daylight. 4 barbel between us, the best 9lbs 6ozs. One notable capture was an eel that weighed 2lbs 10ozs.

4 Barbel, 6 Chub, 3 Other

Fished the meadow from mid afternoon until dark. River still quite low and clear.

2 Barbel, 1 Chub

River conditions - low, with little flow. No activity during the day but things improved as the evening wore on. PB barbel at 9lb 8oz on pellet fished into the flow.

2 Barbel

Originally booked Wyebank but due to the low water levels elected to look at then fish this beat which I fished last season. Fished the swims in the upper part of the beat. All fish taken at various distances from the bank. Fish were 11lb 5oz, 10lb 3oz, 9lb 4oz, 8lb, 8lb and 2 x 5lb. Great day and all bar 2 of the hundred of canoeists were brilliant and gave me lots of room. All fish to fell to 12mm dumbells and pellet feeders.

7 Barbel

River still low but very little drifting debris to contend with. Fished in the meadow to the far bank to find fish and avoid mid-stream snags using standard pellet and feeder tactics. Bites came at intervals through the afternoon. Fish included a baby barbel and two chublets. Weather was mixed with occasional showers.
Generally a good day, as usual with virtually no canoe traffic. Thanks WUF.

3 Barbel, 4 Chub