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A single eel between the three of us, very hard going

1 Other

Tricky day in very low water levels, the huge beds of streamer weed also mean that some swims are almost unfishable. Canoes were a menace as ever on the Wye, had to rescue one canoe after it capsized and drifted off without its inhabitants for which they were very grateful. Despite the tricky conditions a truly wonderful stretch of river to fish and a very enjoyable day.

3 Barbel

River higher than Tuesday and wind made it even more difficult but beautiful day on the river. Still no trout but will try again on my next trip to Wales.

2 trout caught fly fishing and returned.no salmon caught or seen.

2 Trout

As group of 3 anglers we caught 5 Barbel and 1 Chub between us. Best Barbel 8:10 and smallest about 6lb.
Weather mainly sunny with little cloud in the afternoon.

5 Barbel, 1 Chub

25 Barbel

Excellent days fishing . despite arriving late ( 1pm) I was into the chub immediately from the swim in front of the hut . 4 casts produced 4 chub , probably around the 3 lb mark . i caught chub steadily for the next couple of hours with the occasional smallish barbel ( 6-7 lb ) . then there was a lull of about an hour from 1500 - 16.30 when it went completely dead , nothing , zilch , picked up again and caught more chub and barbel till i packed in at 19.30 hours. most of the chub were in the 3-4 lb range and the barbel were smallish until my last cast when i had a near double figure barbel..strangely none of the barbel were caught on meat but quite a few of the chub were . river was low and fast with floating weed being a problem. all of the barbel were caught using hinders Flatz pellets..

7 Barbel, 15 Chub

It’s been a while since I’ve seen the river so low. Very speculative days fishing but gave it a go anyway This was my tenth visit this season with no salmon caught or seen.Trout usually show some interest in the salmon fly here, but not today. There are a worrying number of predatory birds around now. I must have spooked eight or nine cormorants early on plus a few grey herons.And that’s in addition to the Mergansers. Serious rain needed to have a chance of saving another bleak season.

A good day on the river with all the usual sights and sounds including a military helicopter trimming the trees. All fish came to luncheon meat on the bomb. Nothing came to feeder and pellet.

2 Barbel, 4 Chub

Needed a bit more water on......difficult conditions today. 4 anglers zero fish, not a single bite between us. Not many pegs available in the deeper water section. Disappointing but still a great day out.