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Second visit for the weekend as there is enough water to play with. Only 1 small trout on trad wet flies and a monster chub on tight line nymphing which took a size 14 Red tag. This was my third chub from the Wye but was my PB at 3lb+ and just about fitted into the net. Was in great condition and was returned safely. Day was made easier with pre-tied casts - Rig Winders purchased from Angling Active. Saved the day and a great way to store your casts when finished. Also had a surprise air show from a WW2 fighter flying over head at 2.30pm, all white with a red nose.

1 Trout, 1 Chub

My first time on the mighty Wye this season. Not that there was much mighty about it today; in 20 years of fishing the Wye, I cannot remember seeing it so low but, in spite of the low level, it still maintained a reasonable flow. While the low river opened up runs that would normally be out of this timid wader's reach, Jeez, was the bottom slippery or what, and, like DC of West Hereford the other week, I struggled to stay upright (never mind studded soles, it was more like wearing roller skates)

On a whim, I decided to start on the top of the beat. Conscious of the low river and the bright sun, I concluded that it would be difficult today. Based on this, I spent longer than I normally would in each run. Probably a mistake, as all I caught were Trout in the 7-8 inch range; all on a Klinkhammer, mostly in shallow water - with a long time between fish. For the most part, these were not rising fish, and were caught by fishing the stream; with more missed than hooked. By the time I moved down river, I was under a bit of time pressure. A pity as, unlike upstream, there were fish rising, with the Grayling that I caught all good fish, in the 12-14 inch range. I suspect I would have caught a few more if I had stopped for another hour, but the prospect of my wife's Lamb Casserole in a Red Wine and Mediterranean Herb sauce, with Dauphinoise potatoes, out-weighted the desire to catch more fish

If memory serves, the first time I have ever caught more Trout than Grayling from the Wye

5 Trout, 4 Grayling

Excellent day catching barbel on the float in the only pool with some depth and flow we could find. All fish on the smaller side from sub 1lb to just under 5lb but perfect sized barbel for float tackle.
Really good day considering how low the water levels are, we feared the worst but the Wye, as ever, didn’t disappoint.

20 Barbel, 1 Chub

1 Chub

Beautiful location and lovely owner who gave us some tips. Water level low, will definitely be back when higher and fish the fast stretch more.
Chub caught in slower upstream section in the morning trotting meat.
Other is a minnow that got stuck in feeder, fish returned safely and I’m counting it ????

4 Chub, 1 Other

1 Trout

Stunning fishery. The gin clear water and low levels made wading somewhat easier, but approaching a fish proved difficult. We did manage to hook a Brown Trout in a streamy run on a nymph, but after a series of acrobatic leaps it threw the hook.

River was very very low and clear, not many spots to choose from really most were too high making you clearly visible. Very slow going couldn’t see any fish on the stretch upon arrival. Fished gripper feeder with dumbell boilies. Managed two chub around 2lb. Wouldn’t book this beat again. Good vehicle access but the swims need sorting access was steep, steps have worn away and was somewhat treacherous getting to the water. Fished the first two swims all day.

2 Chub

4 Trout

4 Trout