Feedback & Reports

Fished the church pool and where having a great day until it was spoiled by a bunch selfish canoeists who decided to land on the beach directly across from us and have a picnic. They were jumping in the water and shouting and laughing with no thought for anyone but themselves. We decided to call it a day and retired to the pub.

10 Barbel, 15 Chub

On our 2nd day, C H went in a swim that he has had success from before and I dropped in below him. Had 2 in 2 casts and caught on and off every couple of hours with a few more at the end to finish with. 10 to 9lb again, all on double 8mm pellet alternating between the feeder and straight lead. C H had 4 on either boilie or pellet again alternating the approach.

All in all a great 2 days, the fish were in top condition and didn't require any retention before releasing back, they were fighting fit.

Can't wait till June comes round.

14 Barbel, 1 Chub

Fished mainly in the lower field section using pellet feeder with mini boilies, fish came early morning with a break in activity between 11 & 3 with action resuming from then on. Had a break from the feeder to wobble deadbaits for a hour or so resulting in one pike just below double figures.

Yet another really enjoyable day on the Wye.

6 Barbel, 4 Chub, 1 Pike

A very bright sunny warm day, which seemed to have a notable effect on the fishing.
Managed a few fish from below the rapids area all to pellet feeder with meat or mini boilies as hookbait.

1 Barbel, 3 Chub

With the good river level and mild weather continuing I was looking forward to fishing The Creel with the hope of finally doing it justice, having had little reward on my previous visits at a beat that clearly holds plenty of fish. Starting off in the church field, a barbel first cast gave me hope, but this was short lived as two hours later I had failed to register another bite. A move further down the field did not produce any bites either, so I eventually settled in a swim well below the island. Regular baiting soon resulted in another barbel, which was followed by a steady succession of them until it was time to pack up. I ended the day with 8 barbel to 9lb 10oz. Single 8mm Sonubaits oozing pellets proved the most successful bait along with hemp and pellet in a feeder.

8 Barbel

The river looked perfect, just over a meter on with a good bit of colour. Fished swims throughout the beat bur struggled to find the fish. All fish caught were in absolutely pristine condition. We are still seeing too many cormorants on this river

3 Barbel, 4 Chub

4 Barbel

We were blessed with a warm day, river was at a good height and good colour.

Fished lower end and managed 4 barbel and two chub between us. All fish caught on pellett and feeder.

Really lovely stretch with good access

4 Barbel, 2 Chub

A lovely early Spring day on the Wye. River up and pushing through. Two barbel caught in the edge, biggest 7lb. Pellet and paste.

2 Barbel