Feedback & Reports

Arrived mid afternoon as the last of the canoes came through, texted Peter who advised me to try the Thomas Crib, i had settled into the first crib in the woods but 2 guys set up opposite so moved. 1st cast in 2nd swim had an eel and that was it. Fished till 7.30pm, river just too low and sky to bright but can see that this section should produce well in favourable conditions. The only strange thing really is that i would have liked to trot maggot and caster but you cannot do that on Wuf until September but if i had gone on the other bank i could have fished this method in the same water. May be this needs reviewing when sections are shared.
WUF Note: The date restrictions on the use of maggots on the Wye are an EA byelaw designed to protect salmon parr, although some fisheries apply for a derogation against this rule. Salmon parr are increasing in numbers in the main stem so, with owner approval, fisheries participating in the Passport will be sticking to this byelaw.

1 Other

Dissapointing end to my week, this beat just didn't seem to fish today. Very low water and heavy weed growth compared to my last visit. Fished 4 or 5 pegs, from the top to the bottom but only managed 4 small chub and an eel.

4 Chub, 1 Other

River very low. Fish caught on halibut pellet.Not much access to river. Disappointing that fishing from other bank is included in a £40 per year membership without such heavy restrictions on bait etc.

3 Barbel, 2 Chub

Fished from mid afternoon until late but a couple of very small barbel and a few dace were the sum total of the efforts of the three of us. It's the first time we've fished here and the very hot and bright conditions didn't help and neither did the canoes on such a shallow stretch, there were hundreds of them. We've been fishing the Wye for a good number of years now and this was the highest concentration of canoes we've seen in any area.
A couple of points worth noting. The "blurb" tells you that access is good and, in Wye terms, it isn't too bad but it's still quite difficult particularly for anglers who may not be so spritely on their feet, the path is undulating and steep in places and there is plenty of rocky terrain to negotiate. Parking is good and close to the river but the info provided fails to tell you that the car parks are locked at 8pm so if you wish to fish late at this time of year you have to move your vehicle and alternative parking is not so plentiful.
Not a particularly good beat and definitely not worth the £25 each that we paid.

Hot, clear water, caught on meat, others were eels.

12 Chub, 2 Other

29.06.18 Finally we arrived - river Wye. Started late morning.A glorious day. The fish did co-operate few trout and decent graylings. Mostly nymphs and late afternoon Kline and dink. Evening time dry. A terrific beat: good directions, pools well signposted; plenty of benches. All round a well kept beat that’s a pleasure to fish. Very slippery underfoot so a wading stick is a must. Water crystal clear so it’s tricky measuring depth.

30.06.18 Hot day. Strong sun. Water so clear. Fish responded for small nymphs. Great day.

1.07.18 Finally some of the clouds arrived. Still hot. Small nymphs and dry on the late afternoon and evening. Beautiful stretch of river. I’ve will recommend for everyone who want take a break from city. For 100% will come back ????
Thank You WUF.

Artur, Devon

*****
My fourth trip to this excellent and varied beat and this time a friend very keen to join me- i think he sensed my enthusiasm! It did not disappoint! Another great few days with fish moving well and responding to both dries and nymphs. All pools, pocket water and runs producing great fish and fantastic sport.
Weather was generally very hot/sunny and then more humid on the Sunday. Red Kite’s we’re making good use of heat too. We both had personal bests Trout and a special Grayling for Artur all of which were beautiful specimens
A big thank you again to Shaun and WUF????

D.Singh - Devon

15 Trout, 15 Grayling

Very hot day, low water. started out early but just too hot gave in to the heat

2 Barbel, 2 Chub

6 x trout 6 - 12 inches, Parachute Adams. This one is getting rather overgrown.

6 Trout

Wow !!!!! Another's scorcher when I turned up at ten , would have been nice to have fished earlier , but had some garden chores to get done before the bright ball in the sky started beating down . . .

Water was running at a reasonable height considering , and very very clear , The Hindwell has some very deep pools , eroded in to the fine gravel so it's nice to be able to still work them , that said a bit of water wouldn't go amiss !!!!!!

Initially rigged up my six foot , two weight with two tiny beaded nymphs , PTN and GRHE variant , and in the first likely pool had a lovely fish on , very spirited two on the lightweight rod , perhaps twelve inches maybe , great start . . . . . .

I did see a rise in a nice semi open pool , big tree down in the middle , and rise was naturally the other side of where I was . . . Always are aren't they !!!!! Anyway quickly tied on a parachute Adams , and he take it with a satisfying splashy take , clever fish on . . . . . He only went straight under the submerged tree and bye bye , off he went . . . Cest la vie !!!!!!

I did keep the Adams on and prospect casting to likely areas , also given with viewing pools ahead and chilling for a while , see if the was an surface activity . Very else was showing , so back on with the nymphs , and had another feisty Hindwell resident on , perhaps eight or nine inches , lovely colours , although slightly different spots from the Arrow fish , but still beautiful brownies !!!!!

Was a fun few hours , I did wade quite a way up , was nice being in the cool water , and of course a refreshing face wash every now and again , sorted . I called it a day at two , was nice to give this little Brook a bash again , two pristine, feisty brownies caught and released , it was time to head back to the Ponderosa and crack open a cider , enjoy the fizzy CO2 , while it lasts !!!!!!! What could be better , a few hours on the water followed by a few cool amber nectars !!!!!! Happy days . . . . . . . . .

2 Trout