Feedback & Reports

We arrived at this attractive and accessible beat to find the far bank lined with anglers from the Birmingham AA, who now control that side of the water down to the bridge. The sight of keepnets in the water for barbel was quite alarming.
We don't always expect exclusivity but this fishing is very expensive and our options were severely restricted, perhaps this should be mentioned in the beat description. My companion did very well to winkle out two barbel and three chub from the fast water while I had to content myself with four chub.

2 Barbel, 7 Chub

All fish caught on feeder using pellet during a busy 2 hour spell in the morning after which it went very quiet despite a couple of moves. In hindsight probably should have moved into faster water by island as day warmed up. River was on low side, weather bright most of the day,a very nice stretch of river peaceful except for an abundance of geese.
Speaking to fishermen the previous day the farmer questioned why access was down side of his field instead of through churchyard which was a public footpath. Down side of field there is in fact a sign which says "no footpath" only visible when returning back to car park. They, as I did, explained that we were following guidance given so as not to cause offence. Perhaps some clarification involving farmer may prevent any ill feeling. Feel free to edit out these comments, only trying to help.
Regarding booking fishing this was very easy through website and directions and details given were very much appreciated, thank you.

6 Barbel

Caught rainbow of around 2lb on first cast near dam wall, then a brown of under a 1lb about 15 mins later. Lost another rainbow. All fish on small spoons and all returned

2 Trout

Arrived late afternoon and fished until dusk... Only managed 5 chub although the conditions seemed good. Back again tomorrow.

5 Chub

What a smashing stretch of river, conditions were low and clear with bright sunshine but some nice chub to 4.5lb kept me occupied until the barbel got going in the evening. Had several nice barbel between 2.5 and 6.5 pounds and lost a couple in snags. Tried pellet and boillie but meat in paprika was the no 1 bait on the day. Saw quite a few salmon leaping which was nice to see. All in all a stunning stretch and a wonderful day out on the bank.

4 Barbel, 3 Chub

A lovely fishery, not so far to walk from the car either.
Adequate number of fishable swims which has not always been the case with some W&U venues.

17 Barbel, 25 Chub

No fish caught. Only saw 2 small fish rise in the margin grass.

Clear and bright day with sadly no fish seen, touched or caught.

Tough day. Lost good barbel. Chub all caught on luncheon meat.

3 Chub

Three tickets for this lovely section, somewhat spoilt by 'anglers' on the opposite bank shouting to each other for much of the day. Fishing was hard, low water levels and very clear but we all caught barbel to a best of 9lb.

9 Barbel, 10 Chub