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Fished all day for one small barbel. Started at the very top peg. The last time I fished here I had twelve barbel and three chub, but very different this time. Fished for two hours for no bites, and lost three feeders on the snags so I moved to the bottom swim on the fishery before the woods, where I finally got the barbel which at least avoided a total blank.
I also explored the wood at the bottom of the fishery. A lot of clearance work has been done here and there are some great looking spots. The problem is that generally about eight foot above the water which makes netting very difficult, and would be hazardous in wet conditions.

1 Barbel

My son and I try to fish together once a year and so I always try to arrange a special day for us. He works very hard and loves to fish. This year we decided it should be trout and grayling as he had not caught The Lady Of The Stream before. I spoke to Dai in the office and he directed me towards the Upper Wye and The Rectory Beat. It's not a cheap day out but bless you Dai, what a day we had. Although the river was low we found running water just below the bridge and about 200yds upstream. Fishing a team of dark coloured spiders we fished no more than 20 yards apart in these two spots and caught fish all day. We lost count but must have had over seventy fish between us. My son Jake caught his first grayling and then added to his tally throughout the day. The fish were smallish but we had some up to 3/4 lb and I lost two very solid fish. They were in tip top condition and we shared a marvelous and memorable day. Bless you Dai and all at the foundation I've fished your waters for a long time now and your service and advice is always freely given and your work beyond reproach. We salute your efforts!

40 Trout, 20 Grayling

Fished Loxter's Pool during the day, nothing caught (two salmon jumping). Moved upstream to the island at the top of the fishery and had a barbel at dusk.

1 Barbel

River needs a good flush through. Lots of twitches to sunken orange head nymph only two connected to - one decent grayling and then another. Nothing more till late as I cast back prior to straighten line. Must have landed on head of 1lb trout which made the day.. Enjoyed the silence for 5 hours that fled past.

1 Trout, 2 Grayling

A cracking stretch with a lot of character and light canoe traffic which was pleasant. A low and clear running river made it difficult but fish were still willing to feed throughout the whole day. All fish were taken on double pellet and meat. A very enjoyable day had by us both and we will be back when the river's got a bit of extra water in it.

5 Barbel, 7 Chub

All fish taken on nymph. River very low and clear.

5 Trout, 4 Grayling

First time on this attractive beat. River very low and clear so not the best conditions, but we managed five barbel to 7 lbs and a chub from various pegs along the top end of the fishery.

5 Barbel, 1 Chub

River very low. A beautiful stretch with easy access but the water was too warm and unfortunately we both blanked. Needs a good flushing through, will be back.

Superb spot. However, I had difficulty finding the beat. Caught 4 small grayling although a very large fish was hooked but the inevitable happened and it got away!! All grayling caught on tungsten nymphs. No rises.

4 Grayling

2 Grayling within 10 minutes of arriving although didn't arrive until after 4.30pm both fish on nymphs fish rising but very sporadically. Weather warm and sunny, stayed in the Lake and Country House Spa Hotel which was very nice. I will return, this is one of my favourite beats to fish in Wales albeit its a bit of a trek on a warm sunny day if you have bad knees!!
I have never seen the water so low while I've been coming to Wales for the last four years.

2 Grayling