Feedback & Reports

Back on yet another fantastic beat on the WUF portfolio, having not visited this beat previously it was with anticipation as i drove down a very dark lane to the entrance to the beat, having loaded my gear i headed left into the woods to try and find a decent spot, unfortunately there weren't that many to choose from as they were either overgrown or due to the very low river conditions difficult to reach the water, regardless i managed to find one suitable, a bit of mountaineering and gardening and i was set or so i thought, although it had a bit of flow only to find out it was quite shallow, half hour later and no bites it was time for a move, i headed back through the woods into the field and found a good peg only to find it was also the cow's watering hole, thinking i might get trampled by a herd of cows i opted against it and moved on a little ways to the next peg, after settling in and after a few casts later i had my first indicating and struck into a good fish "a Barbel " finally and after a great fight she was in the net, after resting and a quick photo she was returned and rested again to the river.
By this time the sun was rising burning off the mist at the same time, unfortunately turns out that it was going to be my only bite of the day, the sun revealed a very shallow stretch of water in front of me, that said i persevered until noon and then decided to cut my losses and return home early. The fish weighed 8lb 12oz caught on legered meat and fed hemp and pellet.
Thanks again to the WUF and land owner for giving us great access to a lovely beat and all the wildlife within.

1 Barbel

First time fishing this beat – lovely place with easy access to the river. Difficult wading but worth the effort with a good stamp of grayling – most around the 14-15" mark, all caught uses dries and nymphs. Felt soles/studs and a wading staff are recommended.

6 Trout, 22 Grayling

1 Barbel, 23 Chub

no catch. river still low. many methods tried but no takers

1 Barbel, 10 Chub

1 Chub

2 Trout

The river was a bit low but still great to be back on this beat which is one of my favourite fisheries. We spent most of our day fishing the lower meadow section and the Chub were obliging but the Barbel were elusive. A very enjoyable day though and we will come back when the conditions are more favourable. Thanks W&UF.

8 Chub

2 Trout

3 Barbel, 3 Chub