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River up but dropping. Worked hard for 1 barbel of 7lb 4oz.

1 Barbel

No fish caught, saw remains of some barbel that had been dragged up the bank and killed by otters and also a dead trout that looked like it had escaped otters.

Very cold day with strong winds, river was high and coloured following recent heavy rain, fished for 5 hours on variety of methods and baits all to no avail.

Arrived to find the river well up, banging through and rising buts it’s so enchanting scenery on this beat that I tried anyway.
Fished close in on meat, pellets and spices boilies. Didn’t catch this time but a very enjoyable day out.

No outstanding catch return here! River levels extremely high as the early morning recorded a level of 3.5ft and by the end of the session was 8.5ft! Was thinking of a wash off but you never know with barbel and floodwater as in the past have done well on other rivers with high levels. Fished my usual line of attack with baits etc but very difficult to hold anywhere apart from the near margin. Suffice to say it wasn't to be this time round and didn't even have a single bite. Still a cracking place to be in the Wye valley

Lovely crisp day with a blanket of snow on the ground, would’ve made a lovely photo opportunity with a pike but it wasn’t to be. Two rods fished dawn til dusk with ledgered dead baits. One take missed and another fish lost, both took a sardine. Beautiful stretch of river, will definitely be back for revenge!

With the river rising, gale force winds from the north west and the temperature dropping 5 degrees since the day before it meant that conditions were not best. 2 Otters playing in the river didn't help either.

Hardstanding parking was great and 4x4 access to halfway down the stretch looked good to; for those who dont have it the walk is flat but travel light as its a good walk!

The pegs/swims from the weir garden down to the end of the stretch had reasonable access (for the wye) although some of the overhanging trees at the weir garden needed tending to so that anglers can fish in winter (I guess in summer it would be ok). The access to the fast shallow run above the weir garden (for Grayling and Trout) was poor needing over grown brambles cutting back. The access to the deeper water at the top of the section was non existent; totally overgrown. All of this work would take very little effort from the fishery owner; a couple of days work at most - for the money charged customers should get a better experience!

On the right day the fishing here I believe would be exception however we only managed 5 minnows and 1 small pike.

1 Pike, 5 Other

Just 2 chub today! Not big ,between 2/ 3 lb each

2 Chub

First time fishing this stretch and tried trotting for Grayling with no success. Weather about 7 degrees and heavy rain and times. Wading in fast conditions was tough in places. Will be back in more clement conditions.