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River was low and clear. Had a barbel from beat 4 at the end of island on pellet and paste, and a chub from best 5. Was tough going but had a great time!

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

River very low, chub taken on pellet. Plenty of weed in river, difficult conditions.

1 Chub

All in all, a very satisfactory day. The weather was kind and the fish obliging. I was fortunate enough to make the acquaintance of one of the Lydbrook anglers the previous day and thanks to him for the pointers! Most enjoyable was the entertainment provided by the canoeists. 4 boats overturned in front of me whilst attempting to avoid the dead calf in the river! The water was only shallow so no harm done, the only damage being to their pride. All the fish were caught on pellet or corn. The barbel were both small, no more than 3lb and the chub were between 1/2 lb and 2lb. I look forward to returning when ther is more water on. A beautiful setting with some great sceic photo opportunities.

2 Barbel, 30 Chub

River very low, fished in a variety of swims, bed of hemp and various baits over the top of it produced fish in most places. Had a lovely day in a wonderful part of the world.

Great venue, lots of swims and great fishing. All fish caught on 12mm Hallibuts and feeders.

13 Barbel, 1 Other

Better days fishing, slightly overcast following rain the previous night. 4 fish caught and landed weighing between 6 and 9lb. On the downside, met 2 poachers. I have spoken with Seth at WUF on the matter since.

4 Barbel

A really nice beat,looked after by Colin, the very helpful and understanding keeper (my fishing partner likened the manicured swims as slightly overgrown Tee boxes at his golf course) Superb! Fished all day, water levels had much needed rise with colour gratefully accepted. Moved a couple of times and caught in spells, mostly all on pellet/groundbait feeders. With the sunset along the river it doesn't get much better than this. Thanks WUF, your help, as always unrivaled.

7 Barbel, 13 Chub

Best barbel was 8lbs 2ozs and the chub was 4lbs 8ozs. All fish were caught on pellet. Mixture of cloud and sun with a little light rain. River level was low. The end to a great 4 days fishing. Thanks to WUF for making these great fisheries available.

22 Barbel, 1 Chub

News has been that the fishing had been hard and they were not wrong. On a cloudy day with the water clear I had one Chub of 4.5lb half way down Beat 4. Salmon were jumping and small fish showing on top. Tried a couple of other swims but no luck. Will return to try again in the spring.

1 Chub

River looked almost perfect just a little low, I was the only angler so had the whole beat to myself and blanked!
Directions were spot on and the lady in the white cottage helped me to the river.
Great swims in the woods that just scream barbel/chub. I ledgered meat, pellets, cheese paste but no joy-however. I could see a huge shoal of dace in the woods, Bring trotting gear and small baits...