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Nil catch

Our first time at Thomas Wood . which at first glance was much as previous reports- although quite a lot of fishery not many swims; there are enough swims , if you include the wooded section, which is a fair walk to the upstream boundary.
Access is quite steep/rough and will be challenge for 2 wheel drive cars in the winter

Although conditions were again against us , with low water levels and sunny, we caught 2 barbel and 1 chub, along with a few dace.

The barbel were 5 -7 Lbs caught on luncheon meat.

This fishery will be on our list for 2020

2 Barbel, 1 Chub

Low clear conditions with high pressure made fishing difficult but we managed 12 barbel between two rids in the swims at the top of the breat. Access to many swims was difficult restricting choice. Also alnglers on the far bank meant some good swims not available. Plenty of canoes too but everyone very considerate. Enjoyable day.

12 Barbel

Two short sessions fished 0700-1000 and 1600-1830. Access to stretch is very limited due to steep banks and heavy vegetation. Fished one of the lower cribs below dead tree. River low and clear. During morning session trotted meat and fed hemp and meat on inside crease and down track. 0 bites. Evening session fished next peg down. Fished groundbait feeder with plenty of 4 and 6 mms pellets. Single hair digger 8mm halibut pellet fished on size 14 hoping for any bites. 1 bite that was a barbel that I lost due to a flawed hook link. Really disappointed with the fishing. Beautiful surroundings. Wouldn't recommend to anyone who isn't sure footed with the bank access. Also worth mentioning it is single banked and anglers fishing opposite pegs.

Very sunny and warm day river low and clear just 2 chub caught.

2 Chub

Only a small Chub and Barbel but they were very welcome given the conditions . Plenty of accessible swims available on this short stretch of river. Fished left hand bank as it was shady and used pellet with a cage feeder.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

Middle Hill Court
This is a beautiful stretch of river which sadly is not even a shadow of its former self.
I walked the entire length of it this morning looking for fishable swims and could only find two that were recognisable.
I don’t see how it would accommodate four anglers in its current state. So be aware of this if you are thinking of booking it as a group.
It goes without saying that I didn’t fish here today and will not do so tomorrow either.
Wye and Usk: this beat could be so much better. It is certainly not value for money in its current state.

Another Bright and sunny day with clear water. Fish very shy river needs some rain to improve sport.

2 Barbel, 2 Chub, 19 Other

Very hot day and gin clear water resulted in a frustrating days fishing with no fish caught. No sign of the fish anywhere. Beautiful setting.