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The river came up 1.5 feet overnight after some rain upstream. It gave the (low) river a bit more colour. Together with heavy clouds, some drizzling rain and a strong wind, conditions were ideal. All bites came in approximately 1 golden hour between 17:30pm and 18:30pm.

4 Barbel, 1 Chub

River in great order, but sadly anticipation not matched by results. Weather cool, cloudy bright, and expected activity did not materialise. Much of the day spent river watching, waiting for tell tale dimples, but even this avid watcher failed to see a single fish all day, even in the tastiest of bubble lines and other likely spots.

Had a really bad days fishing, only had one bite from a very small fish, I didn't see any other signs of fish at all despite conditions being good.

A secluded and tranquil stretch of the river Wye, this beat offers a good range of swims. On the day of our visit there was some additional colour from recent rains and the river was at near normal level. The fishing proved difficult with just four barbel from this usually productive stretch, all falling to pellet presented in various ways. There were chub to be caught on meat on the straight lead and we could have had more if we had focused on this species and we finished with eight between the two rods. A lot of weed drifting downstream made presentation difficult throughout the day. All fish were caught from swims in the first field.

4 Barbel, 8 Chub

Had a superb day fishing, lots of barbel, smallest was 6.5lb and biggest was my brothers new pb of 9lb. Had a 5lb chub trotting the float, best fun I've ever had, lots of decent floatfishing to be had in Whitney court. This was our second visit, we came last week, had to come again! Beautiful stretch of the Wye, lots of fishable swims, recommend strongly to travel light, as the only way is to move on if your not getting any bites...
We met Terry the bailiff/gamekeeper, he had some invaluable advice and was very forthcoming and friendly and pointed out to the hotspots!
Can't wait to come again, might book it out for a few more days next time! Found that any baits worked, if they're where I the swim, they're gonna take your bait, we were using luncheon meat and pellet in paste..
10/10

14 Barbel, 6 Chub

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.