Feedback & Reports

Quite a strange evenings fishing really as it went quiet once the sun left the water!
Managed to catch 4 barbel early on using the usual pellets and feeder tactics.

4 Barbel

Our first time with WUF and at Sugwas Court, was a really tough day.
Water levels were low and water clear, weather dry and mainly sunny.
We fished a total of 3 swims from 8am - 7.30pm without so much as a bite, apart from mate's line being run over by a 4 person canoe, as they came within 12 feet of the bank. Thankfully only terminal gear lost.
Having walked 90% of fishery, there were not many swims to fish and not much evidence of work done to open up more; so overall not that impressed and probably won't be returning. It is acknowledged that if we had had a red letter day we might feel differently.

The available fishing spots were very limited for such a length of river. It was frustrating to walk past many yards of unfishable river.

7 Barbel, 4 Chub

Stayed at The Old Vicarage Erwood, for bed and breakfast which was comfortable and conveniently situated.
River low and sun a problem. No salmon seen. Caught an 8oz brown trout which was returned.
Crossing the river to fish the Mill Race from the right bank was difficult. It is important to choose the right place to cross.
I left a switch tip coloured yellow on the left bank by the Mill Street, if anyone finds it I would like to know please.

Booking Office Note: If anyone does find it, please contact the booking office and we can arrange it's return.

1 Trout

Last trip of the season to Bugeilyn. Very misty and foggy all day but the fish were obliging. 10 nice sized trout landed, as usual almost as many missed. A lot of surface activity with a hatch of small black flies not sure what they were. Had to balance the size of fly with keeping it visible to me but not to big, still had missed takes. Fished up the boggy left hand side. A very enjoyable session, looking forward to next year already.

10 Trout

Incredible days fishing - 31 chub and 1 barbel between 3 of us all on float fished maggot.

The beat is definitely for the adventurous but one we shall fish again!

1 Barbel, 31 Chub

River low and clear just a few bites between us.

2 Barbel, 4 Chub

No fish .

Fish rising all day, just couldn't tempt them to either dries or wets. For some reason I find the Usk much harder to catch on than the Wye. I know where I'm heading next time. Nice enough beat though.

7 barbel largest 8.4 the others were on the small side ranging from 2lbs to 4lbs both chub were decent around the 3.5/4lb mark. groundbait feeder with double 8 mil pellets worked

please note anybody booking this stretch take note the banks are very rocky and steep and are not for the faint hearted!

Fishing Passport Note : A set of BMW car keys may have been lost at this venue. £50 reward if found. Please contact the Booking Office on 01874 712074 if found

7 Barbel, 2 Chub