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The night before fishing was very cold so probably affected catches. The Chub was around 3lb and was caught trotting with maggots in the shallower weedy section. The Barbel was around 7lb and caught on pellet. My fishing companion was fishing the deeper water and caught nothing. One canoe went through at about 4:45. The venue was beautiful and it was a joy to be out on the bank.
Please note: There was another vehicle above the Middle Court stretch at the end of the field and it appeared that the person did tackle up before the vehicle (Silver and Blue Pick up truck) moved on.
WUF Note: this would have been a salmon angler fishing the Goodrich Court beat

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

Conditions were tough with low, clear and cold water and it was well after lunch before we got any response. Three barbel and five chub came in a two hour spell mid-afternoon before the river completely switched off as the temperatures dropped. It stayed dry but a stiff NE wind certainly made it feel more like October than of late.

3 Barbel, 5 Chub

After a cold start to the day and a chilly north easterly we were thinking "Chub day". However they failed to oblige! The Wye "Double" remains elusive but three fine Barbel
of 8lb. 12oz., 9lb. 2oz. and 9lb. 12oz. fell to meat from the lower end of the woods. Just as the swim was coming to life the last hour or so was somewhat spoiled as an Otter
surfaced practically in the middle of the swim, that's life!! A tough day with only a half dozen bites all day but still a joy to be on the river.

3 Barbel, 1 Chub

Conditions not ideal with low clear water and bright sunshine throughout the day making fishing difficult. Spells of feeding in early afternoon and then towards dusk saw 3 barbel the best being about 8lb and a number of smallish chub. This is lovely beat with good access and plenty of areas to go at and will definately return.

3 Barbel, 5 Chub

First time on this lovely looking beat. Great access throughout which is great as I'm recovering from a hip injury. Fished a number swims more to keep warm as it was bloody cold. All fish fell to pellet feeder tactics. The 2 barbel fell right at very last light with the chub coming at intervals throughout the day.

2 Barbel, 7 Chub

Fished the lower section - needed more water to succeed. Not a bite all day.

River low and clear with bright weather. No fish caught despite changing methods and baits.

Fished for 3 days x 4 rods river low but wonderful thanks to don for advice and help. Only managed 2 barbel, 7lb 6oz and 9lb 2oz. Back next year: awesome place!

2 Barbel

The frost on the grass was a bad omen and so it proved, despite my best efforts in the wood and downstream I failed to get a single bite! Should have put a loaf of bread in the bag but never mind, never easy after the first proper frost. Lots of anglers on the opposite bank in the top field, I counted 7 cars parked on the river bank.

Arrived early with the mist still swirling down the river, a beautiful sight and a chill in the air.
Warmed up when we walked to our chosen fishing spot. Very quiet until mid afternoon then we enjoyed 11 beautiful Barbel between us and a few Chub. Stunning surroundings and a magical river.

11 Barbel, 4 Chub