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Another lovely day at Caple Court but the conditions were not ideal. Low and clear and all the fish we saw were in the shallow fast sections. We did see several barbel spawning at lunchtime so moved away to another swim where we could see a few barbel feeding. Managed 1 barbel of about 6lb and quite a few chub. Still an enjoyable day!

1 Barbel, 10 Chub

Two people fished Courtfield Monday 22 June. Started at 08.30 in the wood section left at 20.00. First person had two Barbel and one Chub. Second person eleven Chub weighing between 3 to 5 lb. Very few canoeists. Enjoyed the day.

2 Barbel, 12 Chub

2 Trout

3 Trout

Very disappointing day. Fished boys rock and wires from mid morning till late evening only managing 1 barbell, 1 chub and an eel. Think the barbel are spawning, conditions seemed to be perfect but couldn't get them feeding, but still a pleasure and we will be back.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub, 1 Other

River levels not surprisingly for the time of year pretty low. Didn't really come alive until 6pm. Pellet with method feeder produced some beautiful Chubb - all approx. 3 to 4lb. Barbel did not show.

4 Chub

Similar scenario to the previous day, with barbel starting to feed after 5pm. 3 caught, one lost, the best an immaculate 8lb 10oz. It's sad to see that 900m of the opposite bank has been leased to BAA on a cheap club ticket, resulting in a major increase in fishing pressure on this previously lightly fished stretch. Untouched river bank has now been carved out to make swims, and every day there are now multiple club anglers opposite. One chub I caught had the side of it's mouth hanging off - probably victim of a large barbed hook. Tragically, it's the sign of things to come. End of moan.

3 Barbel

Five small salmon parr caught on a gold head nymph. Approx 5 to 6 inches.

5 Other

Great afternoon and evening session on the bottom pool of wye bank. Started within 5 seconds of casting out and then frantic action, a fish a cast. After 20 plus fish on free lined meat and pellet I couldn't help think I had fished it out as no bites in the last two hours. Moved up steam for a few more. No monsters but barbel to 6lb and chub to 4lb.
No weed this year in the river and relatively snag free. Look at Trabucco-uk.com blog for photos if interested. Thanks to Don who runs the beat. No Salmon seen.

14 Barbel, 10 Chub

2 x BT on spiders in faster water, during afternoon (both around 10 inches). Unfortunately had to leave just as evening rise began.

2 Trout