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Low clear river east wind. 4 anglers: two caught chub other two fished for barbel which did not show. beautiful scenery but the otter we watched fishing I am sure caught more than us. The river on this stretch seems devoid of small fish. No good for the dace angler.

21 Chub

2 Barbel

Got to the river about 7.30 am drove to the lower section river was seriously low so fished the first pet in the field as had some depth to it most of the other swims were so low I could see the bottom nearly right across the river not good ! The so decided to fish the first swim opposite the houses had a nice barbel on the bank about 7lb within about 30 mins then nothing as the sun came up to be expected we then had rain and the swim being steep banked became treacherous and very slippery had another barbel about 9lb but the bank where I was fishing was awful. Please wuf put ropes in place to help. Its little cost really and helps massively as I'm use to fishing the lower severn where I live and its the same it's a nightmare and dangerous .... Having said that and being used to river fishing what an unbelievable pace, wonderful. Shame the Severn hasn't been looked after like the Wye !..... Only other tip watch the cows in the bottom field they weren't very keen on me being in there field lol but that's the joy of river fishing - got stung, bitten and a bit muddy but that's rivers that's all the fun but all in all a good day it's always a good day on the Wye, fantastic river wonderful. I've got the Severn and Warwickshire Avon on my doorstep but I will still travel 40 miles to the Wye. Thanks wuf you do a great job.

2 Barbel

Only two anglers caught on this fabulous stretch of the wonderful Wye. One of our group set out off the blocks like Mr Bolt only to see him return crest fallen as his favourite swim had mysteriously been stolen. Wait the sign had been moved and now was only fishable by Salmon Anglers. He was not a happy bunny to say the least!! However one of the party caught a 10lb 2oz Barbel on pellet feeder. Will be back if only to check that no more swims mysteriously disappear!!

3 Barbel, 3 Chub

Arrived at first light, river running low and clear and the day turned out to be sunny and bright.
We started at the top end of the beat and fished in the deeper water. Without any activity we moved downstream. Carl found some fish casting across to the trees on the opposite bank but although he managed 10 chub and 2 barbel all were under a pound. For the evening session we moved upstream again but apart from a chub of about 3.5 lb and a lost barbel activity was limited. 3 anglers fishing from the gravel area on the opposite bank casting across to the trees managed one barbel and lost another.
Mainly fished with feeders and small pellets. Enjoyable day as usual though.

2 Barbel, 11 Chub

Only two anglers caught on this fabulous stretch of the wonderful Wye. One of our group set out off the blocks like Mr Bolt only to see him return crest fallen as his favourite swim had mysteriously been stolen. Wait the sign had been moved and now was only fishable by Salmon Anglers. He was not a happy bunny to say the least!! However one of the party caught a 10lb 2oz Barbel on pellet feeder. Will be back if only to check that no more swims mysteriously disappear!!

3 Barbel, 3 Chub

13 Barbel, 3 Chub

Terrific day, river conditions not ideal still low and slow however weather was good plenty of cloud. Started in the faster water by the island, nothing after 2 hours so moved to the bottom field. Caught throughout the day from just one swim, pellets/PVA bag method. Barbel between 5lb and 9lb 2oz. Best chub of 4lb.

10 Barbel, 6 Chub

River low and clear. Mostly cloudy with a few light showers. I did not expect a very good day in view of the conditions, but a couple of fish in the afternoon raised my hopes and persuaded me to remain where I was. Despite changing baits and methods I had nothing else, although I stayed until darkness fell.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

Water quite low and clear so fished the end pool amongst the fast flow. I caught many small barbel but a few around 4lb, lost a fair few too. They were great fun in the faster water. Also fished from the crib, across towards the far trees in a deep run, the bigger fish swim to hold up there. needed 4oz to hold in the flow, all fish caught on pellet and feeder/bomb. Many thanks to Don for all his advice and tips over my time fishing across Courtfield and Wyebank, much appreciated ????

14 Barbel