Feedback & Reports

A difficult day: 1 barbel and 2 chub caught by my companions - and nothing by me.
The upper part of this beat is very overgrown with steep banks. The lower part has sheep grazed banks which offer plenty of fishing spots. Unfortunately a caravan event was being held on the lower part of the beat which, though it didn't stop us fishing, effectively confined us to Church Stream. Church Stream is a super run but it is not the place for novice canoeists - some of whom totally ignored their leader's instructions and careered dangerously down the run before capsizing. This amused them enormously; we packed up. We also had bathing belles, but their presence brightened an already hopeless day!
Absolutely no complaints about the Wye and Usk which offers a fantastic service! One bad day is quickly forgotten.

WUF note - We have only just found out about this caravan event. Please be aware, the campers are permitted to fish the bottom field of this beat until their departure on 5th August.

The top half of this beat is due to be strimmed on Thursday 17th July.

1 Barbel, 2 Chub

River running low, took 11 barbel & 7 chub, all on pellet and paste. Biggest barbel 9lb 14oz. Great 6 hour session. All fish in excellent condition.

11 Barbel, 7 Chub

Was hoping the heavy showers the day before would have some effect on the river, but it was not to be. Very low and very hot. So, testing to say the least. Saw a few feeding, which covering was hard work and pretty fruitless until a grayling of about 1lb took my tungsten headed GRHE fished deep. Had another slightly smaller later in the day. Oh, and a trout, a full 2ins!

1 Trout, 2 Grayling

River low, but slightly coloured which I'm sure helped. Cut out a new peg down from the tree line, although would recommend a rope to use it. Fished there first thing without a touch. Moved to the faster water 2/3's of the way down and caught 4 barbel (up to 7lb 12oz). Bites stopped after 90 mins. Returned in the evening and fished the new peg. Caught 5 barbel in the last 2 hours before sunset.

9 Barbel

One ten inch brownie within the first few minutes followed quickly by a six inch grayling. Both caught on beaded PTNs. Thought I was in for a good day but hooked nothing else, other than another small grayling that escaped before I could bring it to hand. Water very clear and warm (18 degrees C), very few fish rising. Maybe try here again in the autumn.

1 Trout, 1 Grayling

Another fantastic day at this beautiful beat. 2 WBT, 12" & 8". Both taken on brown para pattern. Plenty of fish despite water being very low. Water was clear and no bloom even though there had been plenty of sun.

2 Trout

Beautiful stretch with spectacular scenery. We fished beats 4 and 5 which we found easily with the detailed map provided. Struggled on a low clear river but caught 2 Barbel late on in the faster water on halibut pellet on the feeder. Lots of accessible swims to try.

2 Barbel

A lovely pool with plenty of features and a rich chocolate colour. Shallow but full of fish that will feed close in. Plenty of small roach and the odd golden Rudd. Some perch and lots (20+) of eels.
Carp proved to be elusive with a few hooked but not landed. Don't be put off by the lack of depth - the carp can be drawn into the margins with a bit of baiting up.
We didn't see a soul all day and the access was good. A pleasant pool to fish and we are already planning a return later in the year to settle the score with the carp.

70 Other

Rose several and snagged one. Steady hatch most of the day but fish not really switched on.

1 Trout

1 Trout