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Only had a couple of hours due to problems on the journey there by road. River very low and heavily over grown on the banks. Met the farmer who said activity in the river a lot lower this year - the evening rise noticeably quieter. A couple of takes but only 1 landed - around 7 inches

1 Trout

5 Barbel, 50 Chub

Concentrated on the lower half of the beat. River was low and the barbel didn't play ball for much of the day, but at least much of the algae has been cleared by the rainwater.

2 Barbel, 12 Chub

1 Trout

7 Trout

3 Barbel, 1 Chub

Great day on this lovely little river, really wild & very challenging fishing. Used my 8’ rod without issue though I can see why 7’ 3# is recommended. Saw lots of brownies and initially had several bites/rises in various pools. Water low but plenty of deep pools and some perfect riffles where I caught one fish of 10” and another of 6” in perfect condition on golden bead green/red nymph, both returned. Few flies about, though the odd rise, so stuck with nymphs.

2 Trout

River low, but the water temperature was much better.

12 Chub, 2 Other

Just got out of the water... My first day on river Wye... I have been a fly fisherman for over 25 years... but today... Today I got a good spanking... Saw no fish... Fished the duo from the bridge upstream... nyphs and wet flies on the way back... Changed over 30 flies... Spent a total of 7 hours on the water. NOTHING! The river looked perfect... maybe a little low... Maybe I am not just good enough. Anyway... Superb scenery. Will be back for revenge. ????

9 Barbel, 7 Chub