Feedback & Reports

After yesterday we decided to remain in the same spots as we had put in plenty of feed the previous day and knew there were a few fish in the area. Today though, we saw fewer fish downstream and I saw nothing in my swim. My mate stayed put, recasting his feeder every 15-20 mins but had no bites in 8 hours. I went upstream pre-baiting likely looking spots for chub and fishing these swims on my way back down. There were some chubby looking areas but again I could not find any fish despite trying meat, pellet, cheese & corn hook baits. Settled back into my original swim and 5 mins before packing up time my rod banged a couple of times and I struck into a fish but snapped immediately on 10lb line. Upon inspection the line was frayed & must have rubbed against something sharp as I struck. Not good! So 4 days fishing - 2 Barbel caught by my mate (2 bites), 3 Chub caught by me (5 bites). Poor by any standards and the worst time I have had on he Wye.

Stayed at Clochfaen BB - very helpful angler there. More of a recce than a fish. River clear and lowish - no sign of any life, fish or fly so blanked. Seems river characteristics could be changing? Lovely stretch of river.

A good days fishing with a new PB barbel of 11lb 13oz. A tough day to begin with. The fish didn't turn on until late afternoon. Five bites then came in quick succession resulting in 2 x chub around 3lb and three barbel weighing 7lb 10oz, 8lb 12oz and 11lb 13oz. In summary a nice stretch of river. It is a long walk but that was expected. My criticism would be the lack of swims due to fallen trees etc. With the river high we were a little limited. We also struggled to accurately workout were the fishery began and ended (maybe a sign would help). My angling partner didn't fair so well only managing the one chub around 3.5lb.

3 Barbel, 3 Chub

Enjoyed the day, action early and late. Couple of 8lb plus barbel and one 7lb plus, 2 chub to 4lb 3oz. All fish in prime condition.

3 Barbel, 2 Chub

Fished Legg Meadow for a 6lb barbel and 3 chub caught on pellet and boilies.

1 Barbel, 3 Chub

Tough going on a normally prolific beat. The barbel seemed reluctant to feed, other than for a brief period in the late afternoon. The overnight frost probably had something to do with this, as the river itself seemed in perfect condition. We both caught barbel, just not in the numbers we expected for the conditions.

3 Barbel, 3 Chub

H and S had a wonderful day on beats 2 and 3. No takes on the fly but on the next beat down a large salmon was caught on a spinner, photo taken and released. Thanks to Terry for making us so welcome. The girls in the WUF office gave us great advice and service, thank you all.

A lovely beat with the river in perfect condition. All fish taken on pellet.

10 Barbel, 3 Chub

This beat is fast and shallow. Tried all fishable spots and managed to find one barbel about 7lb at the end of the day from the last swim on the L/H bank. It put up a great fight in the fast swirling water.

1 Barbel

Fog and mist cleared near to lunchtime and the first bite came all fish on pellet.

2 Barbel, 2 Chub