Feedback & Reports

River rising and temperature dropping throughout the day. Caught 1 cracking Barbel about 7.5lbs around 10.30am.

1 Barbel

Another very poor day, as with Holme Fishery 4 X 4 essential for access. Should be more effort by the Foundation to create swims. There are plenty on the far bank. Very disappointed with the lack of effort by the Foundation. The road opposite is noisy and annoying

1 Trout, 2 Chub

Very few swims to choose from. This could be a good length but requires considerable effort by the Foundation to cut out places. I wouldn't recommend anything but a 4 X 4 to gain access

1 Trout

1 Grayling, 8 Chub

10 Chub between 2 people not bad given the influence of Snow water

6 Chub

Fished a few swims on a dropping river but no bites

River had dropped a good 12 inches overnight and continued to do so during the day. Water was a lot clearer from previous day. Tried for pike early doors, but nothing. Tried a number of different baits during the day but only cheese paste and bread flake caught in various swims we tried along the stretch. Again, all fish between 3 and 6lb. Lovely fish, lovely spot. Access good with a good number of swims along the entire stretch. Even though it's on the outside of a bend there are a good number of slack areas to fish when the river is up. I think it was about a metre up on normal 'winter' levels. First time either of us had fished the Wye so very happy some basic chub techniques landed us some quality fish.
Found an old hook in the mouth of one of the chub, even though it was barbless, so I guess it highlights the importance of using appropriate tackle for the size of fish. We used 7lb hooklength and had no problem getting positive bites even with good water clarity.

6 Chub

Cold weather with raised and coloured water level. All fish taken from one swim on cheese paste. Fish between 4 and 6lb.

5 Chub

River rising, fished slacks at the crease. Steady day.

1 Trout, 1 Barbel, 5 Chub