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I am new to river fishing but had recieved some expert tuition in the previous few days. Unfortunately I completely blanked! I tried for barbel in the faster water using halibut, red robin pellets and pepperami and trotting for chub with cheese paste and maggot.

Lovely water, but no sign of fish rising and a cold blustery downstream wind convinced us that 1 ½ hours was more than enough. Water temperature 47F. We caught one decent grayling (around the 2 lb mark).
The Wye valley and the river were spectacularly beautiful and both (part-time) anglers thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

River looked in good condition with a slight peaty colour. Caught 8 OOS BT between 6 and 12" and one grayling about 12" on tugsten head red tag spider point or pink tungsten head PTN dropper. Lost 5 or 6. The point fly was tied on a jig hook and this seems to help avoiding snagging as it bounces along the bottom. Access is challenging along the road section but worth the effort once I'd located the fish. Didn't get to end of the beat as my waders sprung a leak and my very wet leg and foot eventually made me give up. This seems to be a good value beat - thanks as always W&U.

5 rainbow trout on worm.

I caught two trout. I enjoyed fishing, it was very beautiful and relaxing.

Blank. River was up but fishable and very clear. Tried meat and pellet with no luck. Got very wet at dusk.

A quick couple of hours in the drizzle on the middle beat before heading home produced 3 x Grayling to 14ins. The Cammarch Hotel waters are an absolute delight to fish, even for the average fly fisherman like myself. Reccomend any time of the season, thanks to Kathryn and Alan @ Cammarch Hotel.

Didnt arrive until late morning when the filthy weather had already made the river high and coloured. Persistent rain only made matters worse and I left without a touch after about three hours. But definitely worth another visit in better conditions.

Three of us fished for Pike with baits and lures but did not catch anything. One large Pike was lost at the net at the very top of the beat. A very nice part of the river and the WUF service was great.

Lots of grayling (including 3 in the 17-18" range) & 5 0r 6 OOS WBT came to a variety of methods from heavy bugs & nymphs to dry fly. We found fish both in the faster runs and in slower, deeper glides. Water level was good as was clarity, which did not seem to be affected by the worsening weather conditions on the day. The leaves were a constant problem but that's par for the course at this time of year! More goosanders were seen diving after fish in one of the deeper pools.