Feedback & Reports

The final day of our 5 day trip, again the river was low and clear and as on several occasions this week proved very peggy with most of the barbel coming from one swim opposite the wier gardens. Barbel to 7lb 10oz and chub to 5lb 2oz on pellets and boilies. One disappointing aspect was that again as on several occasions this week we had to clear rubbish and discarded line left by previous anglers. If people can't be bothered taking their rubbish home with them they would be better off finding a new sport as they're not wanted in ours. Once again many thanks to all at wuf for their efficient service and the valuable work they do, we'll be back!
WUF Note: We would like to support strongly the sentiments expressed about litter and discarded tackle in this catch return. Anglers must take it home with them. It is unsightly and a threat to wildlife and farm animals. There is a risk of fisheries being withdrawn from day tickets as a result.

12 Barbel, 10 Chub

River low with conditions overcast. Caught fish from the start and they came steadily throughout the day. Barbel were predominantly in the 3lb range although fish were caught upto 6lb. Chub upto 5lb.
Hooked a Salmon on Halibut Pellet which leapt out of the water and shed the hook some 50yds downstream! A coloured fish.
Great days fishing and thanks to Don the owner for his invalulable knowledge of the river.

15 Barbel, 5 Chub

Furst time at this venue, there was a few cleared swims and as only 2 fishing at a time it seemed to be enough.
Started at the swim below the steps, lost a barbel at the net, then went onto boy's rock. The fishing was slow on pellet, had a couple of knocks which came to nothing, then switched bait to meat balls and the rod pulled around and a barbel of 10lbs 2ozs came to the net.
For the next few hours we both were fishing with either meatballs or tinned hotdog sausages. Landed 5 barbel and 2 chub, not a bad day. Hope to be back soon.

5 Barbel, 2 Chub

Nice section of lower Wye. Lower part of beat was choked with weed and therefore not fishable. "Boys Rocks" is where the "Wye Tackle Fairy" resides. 4 good Barbel taken from swims on pellet downstream of "Boys Rocks". A tough day only blighted by intense sunshine.

4 Barbel

We fished Beats 2,3 and 4 but with only moderate success. We wonder if there are fewer barbel in these upstream stretches compared to further downstream BUT Whitney Court is set in wonderful scenery and it is a great place to spend a day.

1 Barbel, 13 Chub

Fished 5pm to dusk with lighter hooklength and smaller hooks. Eels were a problem as they seem to be attracted to fishmeal groundbait.

4 Chub, 5 Other

9 carp caught, averaging just under 3lbs, all fell to sweet corn on the bomb in the gravel margins if northern corner with hemp, 2mm halibut pellets and corn as a loose feed.

9 Other

Again first time on this beat. River was low and clear with hot clear blue skies above. Plenty of Fish in the river but just not interested in feeding. Fished approx 10am to 6pm so not ideal. If you see previous report on this stretch anglers fished well into the evening and given the conditions this is what we should have done to give a better chance of catching fish.
A beautiful stretch of river but essential to get a lift off the farmer as it's a long walk. Thanks W&U we had a lovely day in a beautiful setting.

3 Chub

Fished early and late 6am ~ 11am and then 6pm ~ 9pm on lower section of beat. Found top section upstream of orchard through the woods impossible to fish.

7 Barbel, 2 Chub

The river was low and the weather was bright with plenty of Sunshine. Sweetcorn and meat accounted for 7 chub during the afternoon from various swims. Settled down to try for barbel and managed a couple, but had to wait until 7pm with the light starting to fade.
Finally, well done to the owners for providing plenty of accessible swims on this short but beautiful stretch of river.

2 Barbel, 7 Chub