Feedback & Reports

All fish were caught in the morning when it was overcast and raining on and off. All fish taken on heavy nymphs with one or two having a go at the indicator fly. All fish were caught in the deep glide of the bottom field of the beat The odd fish was rising but nothing to warrant putting a dry on. Brightened up at about 4pm but by this time we were getting cold having been in the river up to our thighs for several hours. River was clear but there was significant leaf fall making things a tad difficult.

3 Trout, 13 Grayling

River conditions good.

1 Trout, 2 Grayling

7 Grayling

Both fish took a small jig streamer fished across the channel at the lower end of the beat after little success nymphing. Whilst sat on the bank an otter raised its head before diving down the channel which was very special.

1 Trout, 1 Grayling

Hard work today, heavy overnight frost and thick fog covering the river. Sun broke through around 11 30. All fish taken late afternoon on small size 18 PT nymphs. Wading challenging on this beat with access through the wooded areas almost impossible. left for home completely whacked, enjoyable last day of the trout season for us though.

3 Trout, 5 Grayling, 1 Other

Starting fishing the lower beat but couldn't get to grips with the fish at all, the water being still fairly fresh and fast after the previous rain. A move to the upper beat proved beneficial with one nice grayling on a goldhead below the bridge and the others on dry Grayling Steel Blue in the run below the house.

1 Trout, 3 Grayling

5 Grayling

1 Trout, 1 Grayling

First time fishing the Wye, in fact first time fishing a large river... I normally frequent much smaller West Country affairs. The river gauge showed a fairly decent jump 24 hrs before so not knowing how quickly it would drop or how coloured I made a last minute booking the night before on the Edw as a back up.
Arrived to find the river in perfect condition. Picked up a stunning 2lb grayling on my fifth cast, then 2 slightly smaller grayling and a trout over the next 2 hrs. I’d arrived with the intention of developing long tightline techniques on a large river.
It was certainly different to my usual fishing, and took a lot more concentration to stay safe and in control. At lunchtime I decided to head to the Edw as see what that was like.
A great morning on the Wye, next time I’ll spend the full day... felt like I was getting in to the swing of it.
I only fished a fairly shortish stretch of the lower section of the beat, so plenty more to explore.... another great session provided by WUF... cheers

1 Trout, 3 Grayling