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Started at 4.30am - no bites! - went back to bed during the unbearable heat of the day. Fished again from late afternoon. First Barbel landed around 8pm. As dusk approached fish came on and we had six more fish in a frantic period before it was too dark to continue. All on ledgered small pellets. May be the very small amount of rain the previous evening had livened them up - 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.0 8.0, 8.5, 8.5lb. Also an eel of about 1lb.
We stayed in the Static Caravan up at the farm a short walk (or drive) away from the river. Spartan but perfect for fishermen looking for somewhere with all facilities required for a comfortable, convenient stay. We will return.

7 Barbel

River very low, limited activity no fish taken

river levels very low, concentrated efforts in areas of the river where flows and depths were greatest but to no avail. No fish taken

River levels incredibly low very little activity one small brown and a salmon parr taken on a dry fly,both returned unharmed. Very hard going.

1 Trout, 1 Other

Tough fishing conditions no fish taken.

Another hot day on the Wye. Had some problem canoeists today which decided it would be a good idea to Moor on the opposite Holme lacy beat, play music and throw stones around. We then had another set which all decided to wait directly in front of where we were fishing - at least 20 of the imbaciles.

Back to the fishing - bites were very sparse across the day, a move brought a few more fish along with some nice chub on floating bread. We had one barbel that swam off after a long rest then went belly up. Fortunately we were able to walk out and net the fish and revive it. I can see why some owners are closing beats temporarily.

Had a free live music event from the house on the corner which was brilliant.

10 Barbel, 7 Chub, 2 Other

2 Trout

1 Trout

It was a very hot day and the river was exceptionally low. There was lots of activity from small fish.
All the larger fish were caught in low light at the end of the day. They came after a small rainstorm, and were in deeper water.
Chub was 3lb ish 2 barbs between 6 and 10. (Weight was guessed to get fish back quick).

2 Barbel, 1 Chub

Beautiful location and the perfect beat for a hot Summer's day, thanks to the tree lined banks. The water appeared very low by comparison with evidence of previous levels and it's a pity there's a large fallen tree across the best pool on the beat. Fish were rising, but we couldn't catch them; still a thoroughly enjoyable day on a small stream. Number of anglers = 2.