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1no Graling of 1/4lb
1no lost Graling of a similar size
1no lost trout of a similar size

All taken by Czech nymphing at the head of the Island Run

1 Grayling

Tough day 4 Barbel to 8lb 12oz

4 Barbel

A good day all round. As usual this fishery never fails to produce.

8 Barbel, 17 Chub

Lovely stretch. Air and water temps both better than Sunday and the fishing was somewhat better as a result. Still didn't feel like it was fishing its head off though and we had to work hard for the fish we had. Was our first time on this stretch and would definitely come back. Decent access, nice surroundings and plenty of swims to suit different river conditions. On the day it seemed to be a bit "peggy" and there was a definite pay-off for my fishing partner who tried multiple spots versus me who was lazy and went for the bait and wait approach.

4 Barbel, 8 Chub

River very low and clear, weather conditions very warm and pleasant but would have preferred a bit of water on. the access to the river is great you can drive right down to the river, but I would not like to drive up the hill after a bit of rain I would imagine if you don't have a 4x4 you could have problems. Most of our fish were caught from the swims directly down stream of the upper Car Park. All fish caught by minimal feeding and small hooks long hook lengths and small pellets, a good tactic for low clear rivers. Filling it in on the assumption " you cant overfeed on the Wye" didn't work on the swims opposite the Courtfield section

7 Barbel, 3 Chub

19 Barbel, 6 Chub

Just a morning stint as we had end our weekend of fishing to get home. We firstly fished the wood swims which are challenging but appealing then the main meadow swims. Both didn't produce fish between 7am and midday. We bumped into the other 4 fisherman on the beat. This beat cannot support 6 people. There are not enough swims. I am aware some good double figure Barbel are caught here but I would choose another beat going forward with less rods on the beat.

Great morning fishing. Mick the ghillie gave instruction on tackle then told me to cover a nice looking run . And ten minutes later I was into a good fish. Skillfully netted by Mick then safely return good condition about 12lb.

1 Salmon