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9 chub to one rod and 4 chub to other rod. Biggest chub 6lb. Proper old beasty weather, very cold.

First blank on the Wye. Water running quite low and clear for this time of year. Temperature had dropped suddenly the day before and we had the first frost of the Autumn overnight, so I guess that combined with bright sunshine all day wasn't ideal.
Fished feeder with meat bolies and tried 5 different swims, but not a touch all day. Beautiful location - lots of wildlife, including buzzards, a peregrine and a barn own hunting and this stretch certainly looks the part for barbel - will probably return next summer to have another go.

Species caught on the day : 2 x barbel, 2 x chub, they were caught on pellet. First time we have fished this stretch, easy access to swims, no problems parking, the 62 steps down to river keep you fit (going back up not so easy).

Arrived before dawn, River looked good, touch of colour and around one metre above normal level. Despite a touch of ground frost the Chub showed tentative interest with a few barbel following them. We caught five Chub between us ranging from three to four pound, all healthy fish, and
four Barbel ranging between five and seven pounds. All the barbel were in excellent condition and were all taken before midday. All fish fell to a pellet fished with the feeder on various pegs on the bottom meadow right up to the top of the beat. Neither of us had a single bite from midday until we gave up at around six o'clock.
Another lovely day on our favourite river, simply stunning scenery. We even got to watch a Barn owl hunting the river bank only feet from us amongst other wildlife. Many Thanks to The W & U foundation.

Short days fishing due to the conditions, level down 18" from last Sunday. River clear, very windy, bright and sunny.
Managed 2 very nice Barbel, both just over the 8lbs mark.

Tough day, river low and clear. Barbel not playing ball. A few pike on lures saved the day.

A beautiful day dawned, blue cloudless sky, light breeze, cold with ground frost. Arrived at 7.45, parked up at upper section of beat - only one peg adjacent to parking area. Walked to upper limit of beat but no further access to the river available. River was lower than expected with clear water. With three of us making up the group, decided to try the lower section which had more pegs available. Set up on adjacent pegs.
With no fish caught apart from B P’S (8oz) Trout, C H decided to venture downstream and with a little luck and a ''Don’t stop believing'' enthusiastic attitude, shortly netted the catch of the day, a 4lb 9oz Chubb using a rolling ledger, luncheon meat and a good portion of fishing know -‘HOW’– Jack Hargreaves would have been proud !
R E drew a blank. He is a draughtsman after all!!
Disappointingly no further catches to report but we couldn’t complain, just felt privileged again to be on the banks of this beautiful stretch of river in this wonderful part of the country enjoying the sunshine and spectacular scenery and not forgetting the company of the ever present magical wildlife.

Cold start, walked alot, fished alot, caught nil. Lovley beat, will be nice in Summer around islands.

What a shock to the system, really cold in the wind but river clear. Could see bottom around islands. Walked beat and set up just before railway piers. Complete blank for both of us. After booking this water take note of need to ring keeper and tell him you are coming, he is most helpful and confirmed we should not attempt the track to the lower car park with our vehicle in the current conditions. Walked down through wood as he suggested. Bit longer but it brings you out in the middle of the beat. Came back up the direct track from the lower cottage, doctor has suggested I take more exercise, in particular some uphill work - not sure he meant this steep but we took it slow and it was ok. Will certainly rebook in the future.

WUF note - There will be some slight alterations to the parking arrangements and map shortly for this beat to improve access and consideration for residents at the near by cottage.

Fished 11am to 6.30pm, a fairly cold day (approx 6 degrees), river quite low and clear. Started opposite the Weir Gardens on a gravel beach, caught 2 barbel (biggest 9lb) but lost too many feeders so moved up river to the next peg. Caught 3 more barbel and a very small chub. Mid afternoon moved down to the field you arrive in, caught another barbel and one more chub. All fish caught on 14mm pellet, despite alternating between pellet and meat. In total caught 6 barbel and two chub, a very enjoyable day.