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Fished most of the day with black gnats, sedges & PTN’s. River quite low. Some fish moving but infrequently. Conditions were warm with sporadic cloud cover. Both small trout taken on dry black gnat. Although unexpected, I was delighted to catch a chub (a nice one of 3-4lb).. my first on a fly!

2 Trout, 1 Chub

Alternating between float and ledger was unsuccessful , no fish caught. Had 2 Crey fish. Pretty disapointing, but will try again.

1 Trout

10 carp over 3 days, lack of bites due to the hot and humid conditions I think. Lost a couple of larger fish but ones landed
were all hard fighters immaculate ranging from 8lbs up to 17lb.

10 Other

Hot day and barbel only biting in the faster water. Dozens of canoes, waders and swimmers by the island, but didn't seem to effect the fish except when the canoes or swimmers got tangled in the line whilst a fish was on. Saw a salmon leap several times in the slower water. Banks were overgrown and difficult to reach, but an enjoyable day. Fish mostly caught on meat.

7 Barbel, 11 Chub

Very clear water. Saw a couple trout jump but couldn't manage to hook any. Had one small one on but it slipped off the hook just as I was about to land it, sadly had to go off for lunch before had a chance hook anything else. Great spot and will definitely return with more time.

Nothing caught again.... I think the fish know I'm English....x

Hidden stretch of the Wye with a beautiful view of Goodrich castle. Started fishing at 6:30am while the sun was still hiding behind misty clouds. Access to the river is quite steep and overgrown, I was able to get down using the path signaled by the metalic fence. I was lucky to locate a big shoal of barbel right by the left bank. I caught one carp, one barbel and one big chub with my flyfishing rod french nymph style. Very enjoyable to fish by sight!

1 Barbel, 1 Chub, 1 Other

1 Barbel

1 x rainbow trout on worm.
2 x perch on worm

1 Trout, 2 Other