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Low water. Not much activity until mid day - afternoon.

2 Trout, 1 Grayling

A wonderful day's fishing: the forecast rain did not arrive and the weather was perfect, cloudy with sunny patches shining through. Most of the fish were taken in the big pool under the A40 bridge and the long pool just below the parking place, both of which, with the river at this height, are wadeable almost throughout their lengths. I took 1x 2lb or near, 4 lovely fish at 15/16", and the remaining ones were all 9 - 11 inches. All came up to the dry fly which in this case was a parachute Adams (16). The fish seemed to be rising all day and I fished from 10am to 5pm, still not reaching either the top or the bottom of the beat. This is a lovely beat with good access and relatively easy to wade.

30 Trout

River very low, chub taken on pellet. Plenty of weed in river, difficult conditions.

1 Chub

Arrived to find the river gin clear and showing its bones. No fish were rising so fished it all the way up with nymphs and down again with wets but hardly a touch. We need some rain!

Very low water so we chased trout rather than salmon as planned but even they were very reluctant....or we were very innefficient! Instructor Chris Price was helpful and instructive so at least our casting has improved. The Cottage of Content at Carey was quite outstanding so should definitely be on any list of recommended pubs. Our thanks again for your help. Best wishes!

1 Trout

Another nice day on the wonderful Wye. Fishing was a bit difficult but still enjoyable. 1 x barbel of 8lb+ & 4 chub to 4lb.

1 Barbel, 4 Chub

All in all, a very satisfactory day. The weather was kind and the fish obliging. I was fortunate enough to make the acquaintance of one of the Lydbrook anglers the previous day and thanks to him for the pointers! Most enjoyable was the entertainment provided by the canoeists. 4 boats overturned in front of me whilst attempting to avoid the dead calf in the river! The water was only shallow so no harm done, the only damage being to their pride. All the fish were caught on pellet or corn. The barbel were both small, no more than 3lb and the chub were between 1/2 lb and 2lb. I look forward to returning when ther is more water on. A beautiful setting with some great sceic photo opportunities.

2 Barbel, 30 Chub

River very low, fished in a variety of swims, bed of hemp and various baits over the top of it produced fish in most places. Had a lovely day in a wonderful part of the world.

Great venue, lots of swims and great fishing. All fish caught on 12mm Hallibuts and feeders.

13 Barbel, 1 Other

Better days fishing, slightly overcast following rain the previous night. 4 fish caught and landed weighing between 6 and 9lb. On the downside, met 2 poachers. I have spoken with Seth at WUF on the matter since.

4 Barbel