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Peter caught 1 barbel 9-1 plus one chub 4-3; Cliff had 3 barbell 10-15 9-3 8-5. Best of three days fishing
Better size barbel than previous but less fish. Water low and plenty of weed

4 Barbel, 1 Chub

I don't know what went wrong but it was a very quiet day on Wyebank. Nothing at all until 4.30 when I had a bite and ultimately lost it through my own incompetence. In total 3 takes but no fish to show for it. The river was very low, and the weather was raining and overcast for the day. Tried a whole host of methods ranging from feeder to PVA bags bookies to pellet. Still a bad day on the Wye beats a week of good days in the office.

First day out on a weeks fishing trip. River still low after a few cold nights fishing it was very slow to start. It's nice talking to Don Macer-Wright, who apart from being pleasant to talk too is also very knowledgeable and helpful. I had two Barbel best being a first Wye double at 10lb 1oz, and Mark managed to get four up to about 8 1/2.

6 Barbel

First time at Wyebank. Had a fairly tough day, water very shallow near side and flying through across, 5oz held bottom but best angle was to fish from the cross to reduce line curve. No tiny fish, all over 4lb best 6lb. Stunning day as the sun cleared the mist. Will be back having worked a few things out. Thanks to Don for advice.

6 Barbel

10 Barbel and 1 Chub. The river was low. It had been a cold night and it was sunny during the night. Not ideal conditions. Barbel fed late afternoon. Small fish 6oz - 5lb. Average size 1 1/2 - 2lb.

10 Barbel, 1 Chub

7 Barbel.

7 Barbel

Arrived around 2:00pm. The weather was mostly sunny and the river was low and clear.
It took a while to find the fish as it was my first time on this beat... Ending up in the furthest swim I had 6 Barbel on pellet/feeder plus a couple of Chub. The biggest Barbel was 7lb+ and one of the Chub was 4lb+.
A good days fishing on this lovely stretch of river.
Many thanks WUF.

6 Barbel, 2 Chub

Water level low, cold overnight, misty morning which gave way to bright sunshine-not ideal fishing conditions! Nevertheless, a very enjoyable day in beautiful surroundings with 1 barbel of just under 1lb and 4 between 5.12 and 7.8 landed (on pellet-all in great condition) and one lost when the hook pulled out. Around 20 dace on float.

5 Barbel, 20 Other

21 Barbel, 1 Chub

A lovely day fishing on my favorite stretch of the Wye. Terrible weather though as it rained heavily at times all morning and for some reason I always struggle a bit on the Wye when it's stormy. IdDid however manage to catch a few fish but never consistently in the same spot which is unusual for this stretch. I finished with 5 barbel and an eel. All of the barbel were between 2 & 5 pounds which I was surprised at as when I fished it last a few years ago the average size was between 6 & 8 pounds. Small barbel are a good sign though for the future. All caught on pellets or luncheon meat.

5 Barbel, 1 Other