Feedback & Reports

Tough day after very low overnight temperatures of 4 degrees, water level falling from 1.1m. Moved several times between end of wood crib and through to the end of Legg Meadow. All fish caught close in.

1 Barbel, 2 Chub

Had a great day here a month ago but arrived to find river really high and flying through. Settled into the meadow area but very difficult and could only fish close in. After some advice from the ever helpful Don we managed to winkle a few out late in the day under the rod tip.

5 Barbel

Fished the morning, 2 barbel not weighed but one probably close to doubles, one 8+. Pub for lunch, and came out to find a different river, up a lot and all manner of debris coming through. Had to abandon as a result. Came up over 0.5m morning to aft. Lovely stretch, will return, but bring lots of tackle as its a minefield! Thanks

2 Barbel

Great day on the Wye. Beautiful and picturesque stretch. Easy access and good parking. Caught PB Barbell (11.95 lbs). Thank you WUF again.

3 Barbel, 2 Chub

3 barbel caught to about 8lb and one lost, all caught late PM. River up and coloured so really expected a busier day but enjoyable none the less.

5 Barbel, 4 Chub

Still some extra water but this dropped during the day, the river lost it's colour and the weather became slightly colder. However, Chris was at it again, landing 4 of the barbel (including another near double at 9.13), As on the previous day, all fish were caught on pellet (one chub was over 5lbs).
Well done to Chris who accounted for 20 of the 26 barbel landed during the 4 days-not sure what that says about us 2 other also rans-we'll try harder next year!!
As always (this is our 5th annual trip) a very enjoyable few days spent in this beautiful area-it's good to catch fish, but it's great just being here. Hope to catch up with you next year Don!

6 Barbel, 2 Chub

It was a shock to see that the river level had risen considerably overnight as there had been very little rain locally. Weather humid, water coloured and fast flowing, but without the barrage of debris that we experienced on Monday. All fish caught on pellet and included 2 barbel doubles (10.7 and 10.2) and chub to 4.6. One of our contingent (Chris) accounted for all of the fish except the 10.2.-what a day for the boy!

10 Barbel, 3 Chub

Level and flow had returned to "normal" overnight and with very little debris this made for much friendlier fishing conditions. The 6 barbel (one double-10.10) came to pellet and all of the others to hair-rigged meat.

6 Barbel, 4 Chub, 1 Other

Water level rose considerably during the day and the strong flow and constant stream of debris made for difficult fishing conditions. These improved slightly in the late afternoon when the barrage of weed etc abated. 2 of the barbel (one of 9.5lbs) caught on meat (on the hair) and all other fish on pellet. Everything considered, a good result.

4 Barbel, 2 Chub, 1 Other