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river very low but managed 1 x 4lb Barbel

love this beat

1 Barbel

3 Barbel, 12 Chub

Coolest day of the week after a week of extreme heat warnings. River now very low which has really hinderd the Barbel movement with such low oxygen levels and high water temperatures the rivers are in real need of rainfall. Managed 4 Chub again around 3.5lb could of had more if I had shortened the hair and hook length, krill and Bloodworm dumbells doing the trick on the feeder. Will as ever return later in season.

4 Chub

Fished the evening from 4pm to dusk. Had a few chub but couldn’t tempt a barbel. Used feeder tactics with pallets and boillies. Really enjoyed being back on the Wye.

5 Chub

My first visit to this beat and as expected after the dry spell of weather the river level was very low.
The temperature had fallen significantly over night and I was hopeful the fish would be in a feeding mood but sadly this was not to be the case.
A mixture of feeder and float fishing were tried in a number of swims without success.......it was not to be my day.

This is a well maintained section with good parking and easy access along the bank although it would be sensible to bring a rope to safely reach some swims especially in wet weather.
No fish but an enjoyable day in a peaceful location along with the wildlife.

We were told off by the farmer for parking at the farm albeit this is referenced as the parking location on the permit info.

Also, wading was challenging on certain parts of the beat so for those that have not fished the stretch before wading guidance and pool guidance would be useful.

"Don't forget your wading stick".
Got off to a cracking start with 4 Grayling to a Cock winged dun in the first half hour.
Access to the river around the bridge area is great. I attempted to explore the whole of the beat and gave up on the very bottom of the beat as the "path" ran out on the lefthand bank. Too late in the day I realised the righthand bank on the lower section looks easier to get in and out of but requires wading across the river to access. Next time. The top section is beyond the abilities of this old man.
A couple of the Grayling were in the 2lb range. During one of the casts the bottom was hooked, it then started to move, a few Grayling "knocks" later and it was gone.
Hard but rewarding beat.

5 Trout, 10 Grayling

3 Trout, 1 Grayling

4 Barbel, 1 Chub

No fish today, but next time will be better.
Spinning and worms.