Feedback & Reports

Whilst originally from Cheshire I now live in Ireland and after buying a campervan a couple of years ago plans were made for a 2 week fishing/social holiday in the UK with the centrepiece of a week on the River Wye. While I do plenty of fishing over here, this was to be my first barbel fishing in 30 years and my first sight of the River Wye and what an introduction. The drive down was a little nervous having heard some of the horror stories but the way was clear bar a few clueless sheep and the bankside parking is splendid. You can understand the description of this little stretch as the "honey spot". I've since heard stories of fish holding spots at either end of the fishery but the comfortablest peg near the middle, with the rocky ledge jutting across the river looked favorite to me so I settled there armed with a new rod and seat and some unfamiliar bait and tackle items. The first fine chub of the day was soon in the net, followed by plenty more to feeder fished hair rigged halibut meat or pellets, then a barbel around 7lb. Delighted. Fish, including large chub were swarming the feeder when it hit he surface. Kingfishers, very noisy squabbling sparrowhawks, all against the backdrop of the virgin looking far bank with the tall trees looming upwards. Had things gone otherwise the highlight of the day may have been the 3lb+ perch which after a long and dogged fight spat out a 6oz chub at the net. A few dace and chublets on trotted corn provided variety and the feeder kept the quality chub coming along with another similar barbel to cap off a fantastic introduction to the river Wye.

2 Barbel, 20 Chub, 4 Other

Barbel came early in the day, both fish 5 to 6 pound. Plenty of chub action all day, fish up to 3 pounds

2 Barbel, 30 Chub

5 Chub

2 anglers fished. Water low as expected, little flow. All fish caught on meat, mostly trotting. Most fish 1lb to 1.5ln, two over 2lb, three over 3lb. Enjoyable day, but hard work in the conditions and heat.

23 Chub

Lovely little stretch of water. Very peaceful indeed . Conditions again we're not the best for this venue, river rising couldn't keep bottom even with 6 ounces. The track down to this venue in wet raining conditions unless you have a 4x4 don't try it as you will get stuck . It's very slippery. Once through the main gate drive to the bottom of the first field and walk the rest of the way.

2 Barbel, 6 Chub

Unfortunately didn’t fish today as car got stuck on track leading down to river. After several attempts by the AA and 6 hours later (Long story!) got dragged out by local farmer who was extremely helpful. He said that he had done this several times before. Yes it was wet but the track looked fine until you reached the bottom by which time (for me) it was too late! The description should say under no circumstances drive down the field when it’s wet! Park in the lay-by at the top and walk otherwise you won’t be able to get out.

4 Barbel, 2 Chub

2 nice chub and a barbel around 4lb - Swim on the left is easy to access had fish from both areas and lost a couple. Simple feeder set up - frenzied hemp and caster groundbait and hinders barbel bombs. Managed to get down to the bank and back up easily enough in a hatchback

1 Barbel, 2 Chub

River running very low and clear, tricky conditions during the day for barbel. But soon as that light dropped the barbel got on the feed, making for some great fishing. Lovely place to spend the day. The fish were in great condition from this area.

5 Barbel, 3 Chub