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5 Barbel, 18 Chub

Fished the day before without a bite. Really bright and hot with the river running really low. Today on the other hand was far better. Myself and my friend Neils ended up with 4 barbel to 6lb10oz and 6 chub the heaviest coming in at 5lb. The barbel came as the the sun was setting , all caught on Hinders dumbells with PVA mesh sticks loaded with a mix of hemp, pellets and groundbait. Neils caught 3 of the chub trotting 8mm coarse pellets in the swim across from the Botanical Gardens flood wall. Barbell were caught across from the boathouse and further downstream.

4 Barbel, 6 Chub

12 Barbel

Did not fish.

A lovely beat and a very good days fishing! 3 of us caught throughout the day in the faster water.

23 Barbel, 1 Chub

Fished the fast water right at the bottom of the beat for 3 hours in the morning. 3 Chub caught on freelined meat. Packed up to go home early as water too low and clear to muster enthusiasm. This is a fabulous little beat and well worth a visit

3 Chub

Day 2 of our pilgrimage.
We mainly fished down near the confluence with the Lugg. Nothing came from the usual spot where the water was far less turbulent in the very low flow. But we winkled out a few from under the trees a few yards upstream and a beautiful little chub came from trotted bread flake off one of the croys.
Already planning next year's trip!

3 Barbel, 3 Chub

Started at 4.30am - no bites! - went back to bed during the unbearable heat of the day. Fished again from late afternoon. First Barbel landed around 8pm. As dusk approached fish came on and we had six more fish in a frantic period before it was too dark to continue. All on ledgered small pellets. May be the very small amount of rain the previous evening had livened them up - 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.0 8.0, 8.5, 8.5lb. Also an eel of about 1lb.
We stayed in the Static Caravan up at the farm a short walk (or drive) away from the river. Spartan but perfect for fishermen looking for somewhere with all facilities required for a comfortable, convenient stay. We will return.

7 Barbel

Another hot day on the Wye. Had some problem canoeists today which decided it would be a good idea to Moor on the opposite Holme lacy beat, play music and throw stones around. We then had another set which all decided to wait directly in front of where we were fishing - at least 20 of the imbaciles.

Back to the fishing - bites were very sparse across the day, a move brought a few more fish along with some nice chub on floating bread. We had one barbel that swam off after a long rest then went belly up. Fortunately we were able to walk out and net the fish and revive it. I can see why some owners are closing beats temporarily.

Had a free live music event from the house on the corner which was brilliant.

10 Barbel, 7 Chub, 2 Other

It was a very hot day and the river was exceptionally low. There was lots of activity from small fish.
All the larger fish were caught in low light at the end of the day. They came after a small rainstorm, and were in deeper water.
Chub was 3lb ish 2 barbs between 6 and 10. (Weight was guessed to get fish back quick).

2 Barbel, 1 Chub