Feedback & Reports

Fairly low flows, just a few olives coming off now and then. Managed to tempt 4 trout between 4-5" and a little salmon parr.

4 Trout, 1 Other

Work keeps me away from the water for most of the summer so it was good to be able begin my autumn/winter season. I fished from 10 - 4.
The water level was lower than any other visit I have made and the vegetation on the banks taller! In fact this was the first time I could safely fish the very last pool of the beat which is surprisingly deep. Despite favourable weather conditions I could count the amount of rises I saw on one hand despite a good deal of insect activity. Nothing much occurred until late morning when I found 3 trout and one very fit grayling , all around 10", from a pool that I have never caught anything in before!! All on a 16 Adams. Thanks again to all at WUF

3 Trout, 1 Grayling

River low but in good condition, apart from sewage fungus on stones, at top end. Water temp around 13C. Air temp around 17C.
Started at 11.30am to find one or two fish rising very gently in a localised hatch of very small olives. Caught 2lb trout on small parachute Adams. Thereafter, very little insect life and everything went quiet for the rest of the day. Fished dry daddy long legs in likely looking spots. Caught two modest trout and lost two much better ones on strike (should have used heavier leader with larger fly). Tried nymph to no avail.

3 Trout

Fished afternoon til dusk in the mill pool swim which had a nice depth as the river was low,watch out for a hidden snag to the right of swim ,snapped out on it a couple of times,cast a little more left. Had 4 barbel, 2 chub and lost a couple on pellet and feeder tactics. Nice stretch in lovely surroundings.

4 Barbel, 2 Chub

River quite low, but good flow and colour. Weather dry, warm, overcast and calm. A lovely late afternoon and evening session with five barbel about 4.5 - 7lb, all on halibut pellet and feeder. Couldn't have been better!

5 Barbel

Just fished for the afternoon and landed 3 barbel.Biggest being 9lb.A lovely beat and will be back for sure.

3 Barbel

One 4lb grilse from Glanwye on a cascade size 14

1 Salmon

A blank i'm afraid but an enjoyable day on the river. I'm new to fly fishing rivers which may well of attributed to the nil return.

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