Feedback & Reports

First outing since the recent floods. In fact my first fishing day out since October 23rd. Great to be back on the bank and the Wye. Was a proper winter wonderland at the Creel today. freezing fog creating a picture postcard, with the river steaming too, just amazing. As for the fishing, well that was tough. Had two lovely Chub only but glad they were obliging on such a cold day. Level was 1.2m and falling with temp at 5.0 degrees. Nice day on the Wye and to be honest was glad to be out of the office at last. More fish next time I hope. Wondeful day.

2 Chub

A falling river and a few days mild weather seemed to present a reasonable prospect for the fishing. But after four hours in different swims and baits the rod tip remained unmoved. Finally, with the light almost gone I managed a chub, followed by an eel. I missed another bite in near darkness and that was that. Nevertheless it was a pleasant afternoon and good to be back on the Wye after nearly a month.

1 Chub, 1 Other

we didn't fish

Having fished the beat in the summer and only had chub, wanted to go back for a barbel. River was challenging, 1.8mtrs on the Ross gauge, only a couple of swims fishable on the inside, all quite boily, found a reasonable glide behind the large fallen tree in the lower field. Ended up with 2 barbel about 6lbs on large pellet and meat. Was an enjoyable day in the sun sat out of the cold wind.

2 Barbel

First ever Wye blank. Tried close in for most of the day in the crease of the water. Then tried further out for a while with pellet and barrell shaped krill boilie wrapped in paste for hookbait. All in all fished 11 different swims - hard work but its a no from me! Very friendly farmer and his wife came up for a chat and a great setting to fish in .

A really tough day, the river was dropping but still high, No slack water to be found so resulted in 180g feeders to hold bottom. With loads of slack water on the far side you could see exactly where the fish would be.

2 Barbel

River heavily in flood, right to the top of the bank, 1 rod caught all 4 fish.

4 Barbel

Blanked, river heavily in flood.

River rising through out the day making it difficult to fish but at least the banks are safe to fish in these conditions. Two small barbel caught on meat

2 Barbel

Had a good day despite the damp weather, river was very high and started rising fast in afternoon but I managed to locate a couple of areas of slack water and was happy to end up with 5 Barbel up to 8 lbs 11 oz and a couple of nice Chub around 4 lbs,looking forward to visiting again next season

5 Barbel, 2 Chub