Feedback & Reports

Tried the Meadow and subsequently the Woods stretch, but as the whole beat is on the outside of a massive bend and there was an extra 6 or 7 feet of water. There was a distinct lack of slack enough water in which 4oz of lead could keep a bait. The banks were treacherous too and with the rain lashing it down, we'd had enough by lunchtime, so moved to a stretch a few miles downstream where we caught six barbel to 9lb in a few hours. I know it's tricky in that you tend to have to book Courtfield a few weeks in advance, but if you suspect rain, I'd suggest a different stretch where you can find some slacker water.

WUF note - When the river is high slacker water can be found at the bottom of the beat by the Courtfield Inn, see where to fish guide http://www.lowerwyefishing.co.uk/the-courtfield-water/where-to-fish.

First time on this beat, river rising and pushing harder than yesterday if that's possible! One rod fished middle of beat which was practically unfishable no bites, 2 rods fished last two swims at bottom of beat which offer slack water they had 1 barbel each. Will definitely give this stretch another go, the near side gulley gives great trotting opportunities, a good number of cut out swims.

2 Barbel

Tried every swim opposite the garden with various baits but no joy. Later in the day decided a move to the lower end of the beat to find some slack might be a good idea. Good move, 3 Barbel on paste in the last hour!

3 Barbel

The river was high and pushing threw with lots of colour, only two fishable spots, we did manage to find some feeding barbel. Good result for a challenging day.

River flooded, very windy, no fish.

Rather a battle against the elements on Sunday, river was at full bore making the upper reach of the beat (by the islands) unfishable. Very little happening during the morning apart from dodging heavy rain showers and making sure our brollies never disappeared towards South Wales!
After the visit from Stan at lunchtime who let us into where was best to fish we started getting knocks, we missed several bites and my brother landed a pristine 5lb barbel on about his fourth 'last cast'.
Absolutely loved the place and cant wait to come back as soon as possible.
PS - So glad we had the 4x4!

1 Barbel

Intermittent showers but a good day trotting maggots for grayling and a few nice bonus chub taken to 5lbs in some slack water. River a few feet up but fairly clear. Will be back.

10 Grayling, 3 Chub

1 Trout

An enjoyable day, fishing was tough with about 4-5 feet of extra water coming through and water temperature dropped. Still managed 2 barbel and 5 chub. All fish came mid day to early afternoon when water rose to its peak temperature level, despite arriving first light and leaving on dark. Fish caught on pellets and small PVA bags of mixed size pellets.

River up and flowing fast, also quite coloured. Never fished here before, access was good with plenty of places to fish. Started middle of first field and caught barbel throughout the day on Robin Red pellets over halibut pellets in the feeder. Fish caught were 6lbs, 2 at 7lbs+, 8lb 4oz and the best of 10lb 4ozs. A good days fishing was had by the both of us.

5 Barbel