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Great day fishing the top (Duke's) beat of Wyesham on a day ticket. Full sunny day, water at 49 degrees, and about 2ft on gauge. The top half of this beat from the island down to the railway viaduct is superb fly water and an easy wade on gravel.
Caught one large (36") very well mended hen kelt in the 'Pipes' and lost one head banging fresh salmon of around 12lbs just below the island - it just 'fell off' the hook after a few minutes of playing...Both on floating line with slow sink tip and a 1" aluminium silver bodied dark Willie Gunn.
I look forward to a return trip later this year.

1 Barbel - +/- 8lbs on Luncheon Meat. 1 Pike +/- 8lbs on Luncheon Meat! After fishing 'Sugwas' was a clear second best.

Arrived to find another beautiful stretch of river, roved the length, and managed 8 barbel to 7lb 11oz, and 2 chub to 4lbs. The angler load on the river is just right for such beautiful, tranquil surroundings, keep up the good work.

Great venue, had a good day but the fish didn't bite. Enjoyed watching the salmon jump though!

The weather was kind to us and the fish clearly appreciated this too as we had 13 barbel, 17 chub, 4 WBT & 2 grayling between the three rods. 12 of the barbel fell to one rod with the best going 8.05. All the fish were taken on maggot fished on a 3-4ft tail in conjunction with small maggot feeders. All the fish were taken at the lower end of the beat. We also had a slight incident concerning some youngsters who decided to start pitching rocks into our swims from the high bank opposite us. Fortunately it was short lived and soon stopped.

None - few small fish rising. No significant fly hatch.

Fished from 11.00am to 4.00pm - no fish seen or caught.

1 20lb (estimated by two other witnesses) hen salmon caught and returned safely whilst pike fishing. The fish took a gold Toby lure I was casting into slow water close to the near bank.

My brother and I arrived at the Courtfield beat for our first ever Barbel session. Within 3 minutes of casting out my brother had landed an 11lb 3oz Barbel, in great condition. Over the next hour and a half we also caught two Barbel of just over 7lbs each. The action then tailed off, before picking up at the end of the day when we had a few more bites. All in all a great days fishing, looking forward to next time!

Second day of our trip . 5 barbel caught (2x7lb, 2x6lb plus an 8lb 12oz). 9 chub also caught to 4lb. Another enjoyable day. All caught on ledgered elips pellets. Thanks again to the Jovial Colliers in Lydbrook for the great bed and breakfast !