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2 Barbel, 2 Chub

THis was the first time that we had visited the water and were so impressed by the setting , the countryside and the river. We fished the section from Pendre to the Horshoe falls, wading in the morning from the south bank and the from the bank in the afternoon on the northside. We had no interest although we did see an amount of activity. We are plainly not doing something right. Great day though thoroughly reccommended.

1 Barbel

The beat may look rough and overgrown, however once you make your way down the steep banks there’s plenty of casting room. Plenty of trout in the river, but very low water made fishing difficult. Several fish hooked but none landed. I will visit again when there are better conditions.

2 Great days fishing @ Thomas Wood. Fishing was outstanding as we had some rain previous 2 days. The fish caught on a method feeder. Monday fishing returned 7 fish with the biggest being a barbel of 10lb 6oz and gave a great fight. Tuesday was a quiet morning but the afternoon brought one small barbel around 2lb. Several fish lost in the afternoon/ early evening due to snagging and braking of tackle. And even a straight bending of a hook. But on the whole 2 great days @ Thomas Wood and would highly recommend on going.

3 Barbel, 3 Chub

2 x Brown Trout wiht one nearly one and half pound. Fishing well in afternoon on very small black size 18 F-fly.

2 Trout, 6 Grayling

1 Barbel, 8 Chub

First trip to this particular beat and on arrival we had a good walk of the river. River was slightly up in level and a nice bit of colour to it. slightly disappointed on swim options, most having sheer drops into the river hidden beneath the vegetation and lower down swims have only been made by the cattle walking to rivers edge. We both settled in one swim for the day and had a good session catching 6 barbel, biggest being 9lb 1oz and 2 chub to 4lb. Lots of canoes today most respecting us and moving across the river. Will hopefully be back again soon to get amongst the barbel. Thanks WUF.


Note: The track leading down to the rivers edge / parking is very steep.

6 Barbel, 2 Chub

Rain had brought a small rise in the river level and a bit of colour. Plenty of chub bites but the barbel hard to find. Sweetcorn and pellets in conjunction with a feeder brought results.

5 Barbel, 12 Chub

Only had about three hours today but three Grayling took a small Hair's Ear Nymph. Beat was very low despite the recent rain. I didn't try below the bridge as I ran out of time.

3 Grayling