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2 Barbel, 10 Chub

Low water levels and no weed cover. Poor maintenance of swims with overgrown brambles, nettles, balsam etc.

1 Barbel

The river was lower and clearer than we have ever seen it, so we didn't have high hopes for a bumper day. We managed to get a few out on the usual pellet/corn/meat and feeder tactics. Great to be back on the Wye though and a very enjoyable day.

3 Barbel, 5 Chub

A bit of a difficult day really. Caught a couple of barbel early and a couple more late on, in between it was hard work, despite moving swims and changing tactics. River low. There seems to be a larger amount of eels in the river this season, which I suppose is a good thing but it's hard to appreciate an eel when you have to unhook it!

4 Barbel, 1 Chub, 1 Other

Not quite the rod bending session one was anticipating! First venture onto this lovely rippled beat and some good looking spots. Alas it was not to be! After snaffling a few early morning chub I finally hit upon my quarry around 9 in the morning. Although small, my barbel was perfectly formed and fought for all it was worth. However as the suns rays came into full effect I could see how shallow the stretch was. The final indignaty was a shoal of ducks diving for my free offerings. A sleep and a cheeky glass of the good stuff made no difference and so I bid farewell. Probably a stretch to avoid until we get a little more of God's own water! I sadly left without making Don's acquaintance as well. Never mind, one shall return!

1 Barbel, 6 Chub

Bright, low and clear. Long walk to croy where we had 6 chub on meat. Nice section but long walk to best peg.

6 Chub

Fishing was not possible for most of the beats length due to it being completely overgrown to the waters edge with steep banks making landing any hooked fish impractical. May be suitable for pike fishing in winter? Tried all methods to catch where it was possible to get to the waters edge unsuccessfully.

Hot & Sunny day. River very clear and despite trying various baits 2 anglers blanked, one barbel for one angler and 4 to another. Fished into evening but without any noticable increase in activity.

5 Barbel

My first visit to this beat so I settled into a comfortable swim towards the bottom of the Island where there is a good flow and reasonable depth. Clear skies and low water meant that my expectations were not high but after about half an hour I had a good bite which resulted in a pristine barbel of 7.5lb. A smaller one followed 15 mins later and then a small chub. It then went quiet so I tried a swim towards the top end of the island but after a biteless hour I returned to the first swim where I picked up a further small chub. With the heat becoming uncomfortable I left around midday. This is a great addition to the available beats with safe parking and easy access and if the hearsay from the campers can be believed then there is potential for large catches in the right conditions. The other bonus is that canoe traffic seems remarkably light compared to other stretches I have fished.

2 Barbel, 2 Chub

1 eel caught fished pellet.

7 Barbel, 5 Chub, 1 Other