Feedback & Reports

3 barbel to about 9lb and one 3lb chub, all on feeder with pellets. Two barbel lost due to cut offs on rocks / weed.
Very scenic fishery, good directions and access to the site. However, swims almost non existent and tricky, verging on difficult access to the river. I think the notes say 'wild fishing' take this to mean there aren't really swims / pegs like those that you might be used to on other WUF stretches. Flattened grass is not a swim. Not a fishery I'll be going back to.

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3 Barbel, 1 Chub

Lovely stretch, it was probably too hot for the barbel but when it cooled down a bit later I managed a scrappy 5lber and lost two others.

1 Barbel

A very hot day. Thomas Wood not really as advertised. Very few accessible swims, we walked the entire beat and found maybe 4/5 in total. Largely steep overgrown banks but a "wild fishery" certainly. If you are with a pal be prepared to be a good distance apart. Fish not feeding in warm water. More canoes and kayaks than you could shake a stick at - but generally respectful. One big fish lost and one good chub on the bank.

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1 Chub

Weather was very hot and sunny, no sign of any fish, no bites at all, difficult days fishing.

Very tough going. Some nice swims but fish not responding well at the moment

2 Barbel, 2 Chub

15 Chub

Lovely stretch of the wye and the fishing was very good , fished usual method of feeder and bookies/pellets. Average size of the barbel was 6 to 8 lbs. Access to the swims we fished was pretty treacherous and could do with so steps dug to make safer. Could do with a few more swims in the lower downstream section and be aware of anglers do fish the opposite bank. Overall a very enjoyable session and we were pleased with our results.
WUF Note : The Wye is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC). There are therefore strict controls on what can be done to fisheries with steep banks. Difficulty in access can also be exaggerated (not only when the banks are wet but also) during exceptionally dry periods.

12 Barbel, 6 Chub, 2 Other

Fished all day. 2 eels, a chub and lost a good barbel early on. Frustrating day but beautiful place to fish.

1 Chub, 2 Other

Not our day - complete blank ! This is a lovely stretch that could do with some more swims opening.We were pained by a group of school children and their master deciding to play games not ten yards from our swim ! Other canoeists ok.

Banks inaccessible for advertised "swan pool"