Feedback & Reports

First time here. We headed to the woods, CH picked a likely looking swim and sat on the rocks, he had 9 to 8.5lb, BT had no luck in the woods, I fished the 1st field, unfortunately the weed coming down spoilt the day until it disappeared at about 3pm, once gone managed 4 and a chub. Not sure where the weed came from as we had not had any the day before and it hadn't rained, WUF any ideas, will be back for another go.

(Wuf note: sometimes there is some cutting going on othertimes Swans/cattle/swimmers and canoes all possible causes)

13 Barbel, 1 Chub

A very will kept beat and Colin was helpful the chub were caught on the float with corn and the barbel all fell to the feeder and pellets nice day and the river was spot on, many thanks.

4 Barbel, 8 Chub

Lovely beat as I expected but water chocolate brown and hammering through. 1 small trout on weighted nymph in streamy water and all in all very difficult wading and fishing.

1 Trout

Would definitely recommend taking a stout stick with you as the paths can be quite treacherous. As previous fishers have said, this beat is at the extreme end of the spectrum. Major challenges to get down steep sides to access fishable spots. Unfortunately I did not see any fish let alone catch any in the short time I was there. Lots of very coloured water after recent rain. I have fished it once and I think that's enough for me. I will try a more forgiving beat next time! Nonetheless another fishing experience. Btw, when you drive up behind the pub to start, suggest park near the seat on the edge of the woods. The white posts are very dull now and difficult to spot. A path leads you into the woods and down to the stream.

River up and coloured after overnight rain. Tried various dries and nymphs to no avail. Only action was a lost fish late morning to a nymph.

Top field fished due to heavy rain making woods and route to bottom of beat very slippery underfoot. Pellets and meat took fish to 8lb. Late afternoon best.

7 Barbel, 1 Chub

Sadly the river was in full flow and as dark as black coffee so I called it off.

Arrived at 10:30 to fish till 18:00. Second visit to this stretch of the Wye and a real mystery - conditions were all good for a good days fishing but unfortunetly no fish caught. Bites were few and far between and when the odd one came there were no real "takes".
As I say, a mystery, the fish were there but just didn't seem interested. Anyway it won't stop us revisiting this beautiful part of the world and enjoying the magnificent Wye.

Our first time on this popular venue but unfortunately we were only able to fish a short session due to having to head home earlier than we had planned.
There are certainly plenty of bleak and dace present but due to shortage of time we only caught one good chub.
Whilst we were there a work party was in progress on the opposite bank and a few cars were driving backwards and forwards....like others we prefer to watch kingfishers on the opposite bank rather than traffic...
It is a shame but this fishery will become more pressurised and from what we read on the threads and have experienced this trend could spread further.
We thank the Wye and Usk foundation though and am sure they are considering this matter.

1 Chub, 40 Other

This report is for 2 days, 21st and 22nd Sept. All fish caught on pellets, river quite low for time of year and drifting weed causing constant problems but another fantastic trip, thanks wuf.

32 Barbel, 6 Chub