Feedback & Reports

Very pleased to see the water level had dropped from 3.18m at Ross on Friday, gauge level there was about 1.8m dropping to 1.65m during the course of the day. I fished the wooded section and the lower swims, using a roving style, and travelling light. First 3 casts resulted in 3 Barbel at the bottom of the first lower field, then things dried up, so off to another swim!
The wooded section was quite treacherous, but still managed to catch - fishing the creases on two of the first swims entering the wood. The lucky stone area was far too fast, and knowing that area is snaggy, I avoided it.
All fish were caught on pellet and feeder tactics - 5oz held bottom - generally.
Thank you again to WUF for the ongoing work and access they provide.

7 Barbel, 5 Chub

7 Barbel, 4 Chub

River running high but clear. No salmon caught - couple of accidental trout. Saw one silver salmon moving through.
The farmer directed us to park in a cattle-proof enclosure by the river, instead of by the gate as indicated on the beat instructions. He said there had been problems with cattle/cars but the message to park in the enclosure wasn't getting through. Could WUF change instructions on beat sheet?

WUF Note : Please note that the parking and access instructions for Greenbank have been updated.

2 Trout

River level continuing to fall follow recent heavy rain, fished for two short sessions, all chub 3-4.5 lbs.

3 Chub

Following a mid morning start fished steady throughout the day, all chub to meat all between 3-4.5lbs

Cold and wet day--very little surface activity. A silver march brown fished deep the most successful fly but small black also worked. As usual at Bugeilyn quite a few fish missed.

12 Trout

A very different river from three weeks ago with the water coming through very fast, nothing rising and very little fly life to speak of. Three 5-6” trout caught on the Hares Ear nymph and safely returned. Not a bad day, particularly with the kingfishers flashing up and down the river.

3 Trout

Tough conditions due to the height of the river but an enjoyable day spent on this stunning section of the Wye.
It was great to have a chat with the gamekeeper for this beat and to see the swims freshly strimmed ready for the start of the Season.
We will be back in more favourable river conditions.
Many thanks W&U.

5 Chub, 1 Other

Rising river but my friend managed to catch his first ever barbel at 6lb and a 4lb chub. I lost a good barbel caught 2 chub and a barbel around the 4lb mark. Great venue.

2 Barbel, 3 Chub

River high and running very fast. Struggled to hold the bottom with 5oz lead variety of baits tried.

Beautiful river and surroundings just picked the wrong day.