Feedback & Reports

The weather was kind to us and the fish clearly appreciated this too as we had 13 barbel, 17 chub, 4 WBT & 2 grayling between the three rods. 12 of the barbel fell to one rod with the best going 8.05. All the fish were taken on maggot fished on a 3-4ft tail in conjunction with small maggot feeders. All the fish were taken at the lower end of the beat. We also had a slight incident concerning some youngsters who decided to start pitching rocks into our swims from the high bank opposite us. Fortunately it was short lived and soon stopped.

None - few small fish rising. No significant fly hatch.

Fished from 11.00am to 4.00pm - no fish seen or caught.

1 20lb (estimated by two other witnesses) hen salmon caught and returned safely whilst pike fishing. The fish took a gold Toby lure I was casting into slow water close to the near bank.

My brother and I arrived at the Courtfield beat for our first ever Barbel session. Within 3 minutes of casting out my brother had landed an 11lb 3oz Barbel, in great condition. Over the next hour and a half we also caught two Barbel of just over 7lbs each. The action then tailed off, before picking up at the end of the day when we had a few more bites. All in all a great days fishing, looking forward to next time!

Second day of our trip . 5 barbel caught (2x7lb, 2x6lb plus an 8lb 12oz). 9 chub also caught to 4lb. Another enjoyable day. All caught on ledgered elips pellets. Thanks again to the Jovial Colliers in Lydbrook for the great bed and breakfast !

10 Chub - best of 4lbs 10oz. 4 Barbel - Best of 8lb 14oz Lovely day's fishing. Cracking Beat! Will be back!

Fished most of the beat with fly and spinner for 2 days but no sign of spring salmon--none seen jumping or moving.2 pike 12-15 pounds each caught from under my feet at the bottom of the Maddox.They must lie right under the rock walkway.Another lost.1 well-mended kelt. Nice to be out on the river again. Access much improved--thanks Simon!

2 Pike, 1 Other

Dulas brook beat - quite tough but 3 trout to about 8 inches.

A cool, overcast day with very little sign of rising fish. Two of us shared the beat and took a steady stream of trout and grayling on leaded bugs fished either in the French or Czech nymphing style. A total of 17 fish most of which came from Ciliau run.