Feedback & Reports

River was very low and clear(we've been fishing the Wye for many years, and this is the lowest we've seen it).
We both used usual fishing methods. PD caught 5 Barbel, 9lb, 8.5lb, 8lb, 6lb, 6lb. AH caught 2 x 6lb Barbel.

8 Barbel

Morning spent along the NE shore on fly with two takes but no catches. Overlooked by a squadron of cormorants sitting on the tower pier! Two good 3lb rainbows in the afternoon on small Mepps spinner. A pleasant, quiet days fishing. Litter problem still a disapointment, especially the empty containers of power-bait along the shore.

River Low and Clear. Weather warm with long sunny periods. We fished Marl Bed, but due the conditions found it very hard going. PD caught 1 Barbel 4.5lb. AH caught 1 x 4.5 lb Chub.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

The river was low, sluggish and relatively clear. The fishing was also a bit slow, however, after several swim changes, three barbel and two good sized chub were landed.

3 Barbel, 2 Chub

River low and clear, fished feeders with hemp and halibut pellet.

1 Chub

Tried feeder and waggler, lost one decent chub in weed, numerous dace and other small fish caught but chubb and barbel absent. Fished from 8.30am until 4.30pm before heavy rain finished us off. First attempt at the Wye so next time we will be better prepared.

15 Other

Fished all the promising looking runs with dries and nymphs without success until I'd had enough of the rain and leaking waders. Very few fish rising.

An overcast day with heavy rain later in the afternoon. Nine fish in total. Seven Chub between 2 and 4.5lb, and two smashing Barbel later in the afternoon, best 9lb. Fished with pellet and meat. All fish on pellet bar one. A fairly small beat, river fairly low, I'd estimate only about 2/3 feet in most places, but a number of deep holes. Overall a great day's fishing.

2 Barbel, 7 Chub

Two large clutches of Goosanders as well as the regular Heron presence.

River fished well in challenging conditions at times. This stretch offers a full variety of waters and dries, wets and nymphs all useful in the right spots (anglers staying for the evening rise on some of the smooth "flats" would do well to pack a few very small gnat flies - and be ready for a large fish!).
All fish caught were of good size - 1lb and upwards.
Have wanted to fish here for years - it didn't disappoint.

4 Trout, 4 Grayling