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Hen fish, 12lb caught on No 3 around 1900 on size 12 Irish shrimp fly

1 Salmon

So tried again, on my own, some of the techniques I'd learnt yesterday and not very successfully initially. Switched to clink and dink but the fishing gods were having none of it. Then tried some indicator nymph fishing and took a frisky brown.
Fished the fast water at the top of the beat using the indicator method in the late afternoon. Picked up 4 salmon parr and a nice grayling. Hard work and hard wading. Missed loads of takes. Water depth varies so much with rocky bottom, getting snagged was a regular event, but the fish were there. Managed not to fall over which was a feat in itself. Much more exhausting than my usual fishing. However previously I wouldn't have attempted wading that sort of water. I guess I just need more practice.

2 Trout, 1 Grayling, 4 Other

Conditions good. Landed some nice fish, Barbel up to 8lb and Chub to 4lb. Thank you W & U.

14 Barbel, 18 Chub

Low cloud and heavy rain, no sign of any fish activity, but they must be there. We tried everything but with no success.

Wet start to the day, river very low and clear. Baited and fished most swims on lower section with little interest shown. Both Chub caught early afternoon on rolling meat close to snags. Great day as always on the W&U waters, will be back.

2 Chub

Tough day water low & clear 4 Barbel to 9lb & 1 Eel 2 1/2lb

4 Barbel, 1 Other

18lb hen salmon at Mill stream with Japanese Lure for Cherry salmon late afternoon when start raining. Coloured but beautiful body.

1 Salmon

Very good day, although very windy & rain at times. Diwall bach did the business, just a note of caution, the lake & banks are very flooded at present, & the track down also. Take care.

16 Trout

Very windy day. Just one missed bite, probably not helped by a number of people swimming and throwing sticks into the water for dogs. Beautiful setting but don't expect seclusion, this is clearly a very popular route for walkers/wild campers etc. Maybe quieter on a weekday?

Back again for our annual trip to the wye, this is our fourth trip to middle hill court. Good to be back.
River was low and clear paired with bright sky's made conditions hard. Not to mention loud drainage work that was being carried out down at the lower end of the beat. We did manage two barbel, biggest was 7lb, smallest just under 7lb. Not a productive as other sessions but thoroughly enjoyed are time there.

Many Thanks.

2 Barbel