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5 Browns (all returned)

Was expecting great things today following a good day at Court of Noke on Tuesday but, Mowley Wood prooved to be a much more challenging piece of water. Bright sun - and high temperature - exacerbated matters. There were a few fish moving in the section above the weir during the morning but, anxious to explore the whole beat (it was our first time at Mowley Wood), we did not linger over-long on them. Not much happening in the section through the wood but a couple of fish from the deeper water by the top weir.

Back downstream after lunch. By now it was really hot but, there were fish rising to what I think were duns and olives. I cannot remember the last time I saw such inaccessable fish. Clearly, they has seen a few flies (most of which were still hanging from the various Ash trees) and were having none of it. We both became a bit preoccupied with these fish. After trying just about every imitation in the box, in desperation, I put on a big Grey Wulff (it wasn't quite the biggest in the box) and caught two fish - that had been studiously ignoring my best efforts with Adams, PWOs, Blue Duns etc - on my next two casts.

Another delightful piece of water - albeit a bit difficult in the middle section.

Neither the bright weather nor clear water in any way prevented numerous Barbel and Chub from getting excited about the pellet bait we offered them in Holme Lacy today. Morning and evening were both successful.
However we made a poor decision not to retire to the local tavern for lunch and sweated out a very quiet period from mid day until late afternoon. Best fish 8 lb Barbel and all fish in good condition.

Hello WUF,
Had a great day yesterday at Lyepole. Nothing has changed geographically since I fished there 50 years ago it is still wonderfull, it's just harder on me when I filled my waders and drove home soaked! There are some deep holes to avoid next time.
I caught one fish only (11inches) in late evening and retained it, because it was my 77th birthday. Thank you

In the morning caught and released one small brown trout, missed 3 others all on nymphs. In the evening fished dries, although not many rises, and having missed a couple of small fish caught a magnificent brownie that must have been close to 2lbs and went back well.

Caught nine barbel from 7lb - 9lb. All were caught on soft paste bait apart from one that was caught on 16mm pellet. Once again the venue was kind to me apart from several workers from the local farm taking a swim in the river prior to me fishing. They did not speak english so I waited until they finished swimming before I commenced fishing. Other anglers may feel intimidated in these circumstances or even become confrontational, though this is not wise when fishing alone quite some distance from possible help. The workers did not threaten me but seemed oblivious to the problem they created. Poor swimmers could also drown. As on a previous occasion my foundation paperwork was 1st class. Many Thanks.

24 June Llynfi Dulas R19: 1 x 12 inch trout, Tan Klinkhammer. Mink present. Nothing much hatching.

Fabulous day, river in tip top early season condition. Managed 7 or 8 barbel between us a couple of small chub and a surprise 18lb pike we found lurking in one of the pools. All fish allowed to recover properly in hot conditions before swimming away strongly. Great fishing, beautiful surroundings - thank you.

6 x Browns - to 1.5lb (all returned)
2 x Grayling (returned)

First time on the Arrow and another delightful piece of water. A hot, bright day but steady progress throughout with most of the fish coming on nymphs in the faster runs. Not much rising - as David, who perservered with drys, found out to his cost (but I will leave it for him to tell you about that).

Just to let you know I caught and released a fresh salmon last Saturday from the R. Wye at Monmouth. This was my second fish of the season. My first was an 18lb fish from Bigswier earlier on in the season (safely returned).
The beat was the upper wyesham beat (old dukes water) and caught in the pipe pool. It was a fresh run cock fish of approx. 7lb in weight.

Please carry on the excellent work you are doing as I am sure it will pay dividends before too long. As a Wye salmon angler for over 25 years I have seen the river decline dramatically. Hopefully we are now turning the corner.
Best wishes to everyone involved.

6 fish in total. Biggest about 12". Used wets on a short leader. Lost and absolute monster. Took me into a riffle and the hook pulled out. This fish would have been measured in pounds not inches. Ah well I know where he resides. Great day but plenty warm even down under the canopy.