Feedback & Reports

WYASTONE LEAS is one of our favourite beats on the wye and has never let us down. This is despite the fly tipping that still occurs where we park and more annoyingly the total lack of work done in swim preparation. It took us a good hour to clear two swims and this is not the first time we have done this. It is little wonder this beat is rarely fished if this is the attitude taken by the wye & usk. We had 10 barbel to 9lb. 07oz. PB & DD WEST SUSSEX.

WUF Note : Not all beats have resident fishery keepers who will carry out regular maintain and bankside vegetation grows rapidly at this time of year, hindering access on many beats where there are few bookings. We do carry out maintainance work, usually ahead of the opening day but with limited resources and depending on bookings, we will concentrate efforts on certain beats. There are many beats that have regular maintenance carried out and we can advise on these if required. It is important howver to remember that on the whole, the Wye is wild fishing and anglers will be expected on certain stretches to create their own swims.

10 Barbel

Fished beautiful Chainbridge for Salmon from Monday 14th to Sunday 20th August 2017 using fly only. Fished short sessions early morning and evenings. On arrival the river was clear and normal summer level. No takes Monday and Tuesday, hooked a Grisle between 4 and 6lb on Wednesday, played the fish in but unfortunately hook hold gave as I released my landing net.

Thursday the river rose about 18 inches and was carrying a fair bit of colour. Friday to Sunday no takes but more fish moving, particularly on the Sunday. I really enjoyed my time fishing here in beautiful surroundings although I didn't catch, which was probably due to inexperience on my part.

6 Barbel, 8 Chub

Had a good day at Gromain today, albeit no fish caught. The river is on the low side but saw two fish rise in the middle of the Spring Pool. I picked up and destroyed a length of discarded nylon at the Heirag pool.
More water please

Hen fish, 12lb caught on No 3 around 1900 on size 12 Irish shrimp fly

1 Salmon

So tried again, on my own, some of the techniques I'd learnt yesterday and not very successfully initially. Switched to clink and dink but the fishing gods were having none of it. Then tried some indicator nymph fishing and took a frisky brown.
Fished the fast water at the top of the beat using the indicator method in the late afternoon. Picked up 4 salmon parr and a nice grayling. Hard work and hard wading. Missed loads of takes. Water depth varies so much with rocky bottom, getting snagged was a regular event, but the fish were there. Managed not to fall over which was a feat in itself. Much more exhausting than my usual fishing. However previously I wouldn't have attempted wading that sort of water. I guess I just need more practice.

2 Trout, 1 Grayling, 4 Other

Conditions good. Landed some nice fish, Barbel up to 8lb and Chub to 4lb. Thank you W & U.

14 Barbel, 18 Chub

Low cloud and heavy rain, no sign of any fish activity, but they must be there. We tried everything but with no success.

Wet start to the day, river very low and clear. Baited and fished most swims on lower section with little interest shown. Both Chub caught early afternoon on rolling meat close to snags. Great day as always on the W&U waters, will be back.

2 Chub

Tough day water low & clear 4 Barbel to 9lb & 1 Eel 2 1/2lb

4 Barbel, 1 Other