Feedback & Reports

River was low and clear, which resulted in the fishing being tough. Other than seeing a Pike, the only activity we experienced was a Barbel around 5lb.

1 Barbel

2 Chub of about 3lbs, 2 Barbel of 5lbs and 1 Barbel of 8lbs. All caught on feeder using two Halibut pellets on a long hair rig.
The river was crystal clear and low, all fish were caught towards the end of the day as the light was changing.
Lots of loose streamer weed made fishing difficult but not impossible with a little effort. This particular beat is quite long with lots to explore towards the bottom end of the run. Would recommend using some waders and fishing the channels between the weed on the faster sections.
A fantastic weekend and will be back ASAP.

3 Barbel, 2 Chub

Barbel fishing and pike was our objective. First cast of the day a red 6lb cock salmon took AE's pike lure (quickly returned). Then for rest of day not a single bite from the barbel, or dead baiting for pike despite covering whole beat. River seemed grey and dead, water very low and clear. Just one of those days when absolutely nothing happened! The stretch seemed fishless aside from the odd salmon showing.

1 Salmon

Mainly chub today to about 5lb and one barbel to 8lb between three of us. But still great to be on such a lovely stretch, look forward to a return visit next year.

River very low fish caught whilst trotting. Barbel rods out on both days but nothing showing. First time to the Wye but will be back when hopefully more flow and barbel on the feed. Thank you.

8 Trout, 1 Grayling, 2 Chub

Nearest thing to my first River Wye blank. Tried about 8 swims, prebaited 4 with micro pellet and left it until afternoon while my friend fished same spot all day making very few casts with pva bags all using a variety of small baits. Nothing apart from 1 brassy chub for me to liven up the day. Still a beautiful day in a wooded valley in autumn, apart from a few more fish what more can you ask for? I would suggest maggot is needed to enjoy any success if no rain is forecast. More swims have been opened up on this beat from our last visit which makes a difference although more activity on the opposite bank is the only slight negative. Thanks.

1 Chub

River was low and clear also very shallow. Tried left bank about half way down no bites.

Difficult conditions with water levels very low and clear but managed 2 barbel of 8lb 6oz and 10lb 8oz. Also lost a 3rd fish to a hook pull.

2 Barbel

Beautiful day on a lovely beat, overcast, although river low did look promising. Alas no fish. Which could be my lack of experience on the river or just fate, however will be back to enjoy once again. Thanks

Fished bottom pool on left bank, water was low and clear which made fishing difficult, no success with feeder & pellets but managed a single chub about 2.5lbs on float fished maggots. I was then joined by a large flock of 100+ Canadian Geese that decided to land on this small stretch of river for lunch. I left before the geese did

1 Chub