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As we had fished this beat many times I didn't download the latest map so when we arrived we found that the Vanstone pool is now Salmon only which disappointed no end. Did manage 2 barbel. River very low and was a scorcher.

WUF note - It is essential that anglers consult their beat maps each time they book as occassionally boundaries and beat limits can change.

2 Barbel

Up to get on the bank by 6.30am hoping to catch an early feeding spell. Should have stayed in bed! Eventually caught my first fish around 10.30am, a nice Chub at 4lb 1oz. Fish came slowly after that throughout the day. Seemed to be no chance of getting them to feed but every couple of hours one would turn up. Andy Murray, the scenery and the wildlife all made this a memorable day as well. Ended up with 4 Barbel and 2 Chub. Barbel were 7lb 0oz, 6lb 2oz, 5lb 9oz and the finale was the best of the two days at 8lb 8oz. The second Chub was around 2lb.0oz. As always thoroughly enjoyed myself so thanks very much to the Foundation for the access to the fine fishing. We have nothing to compare down this way.

4 Barbel, 2 Chub

Arrived, for various reasons, around 2pm and the river looked the lowest I have ever seen it and colored which seemed contradictory. Adam, who I met for the first time this trip said it was due to algal bloom so I wasn't that optimistic. Spent a couple of hours after that first elusive Wye pike to no avail before settling in to feeder fish the evening. Winkled out three Barbel in the end 5lb and 6lb approximately before ending up with the best of the session at 7lb 7oz.

3 Barbel

River a little low, a few salmon top and tailing and a pike strike. A couple of Chub caught on luncheon meat but not a sniff of any Barbel, I wonder if they are still spawning? Roamed the river and tried 7 or 8 swims between the two of us.
A good day however, hopefully better luck next time.

4 Chub

Started fishing at 8:30am, finished at 6:00pm. Hot, sunny day, water low, clear and not very fast flowing.
Fished glued pellets all day, first fish within few minutes (barbel with a distinctive kink in its body, caught the same fish twice in same swim.). Also caught one eyed barbel which we caught 2 years ago in this same swim! Largest fish 10lbs, caught 4 other fish in the day so it ended as a great day of fishing. Has anyone caught either of the 2 distinctive fish. 1 eyed or kinked bodied fish?

8 Barbel

Friday. Started fishing the parsons tree stream area had 3 chub to 4lb using pellet feeder. Hook baits meat and pellets. River low. Afternoon and evening fished Vanstone pool. Had 2 barbel one 5lb the other 9lb 14ozs.
Saturday. Fished the Rope area. No fish. Went to sleep instead. Early and late evening fished Parson's again baited 4 pegs and rotated them. Had two barbel one was 7lb 5ozs and the other 8lb 10ozs. River dropping same tactics as Friday. Lovely day. Note to self (bring float tackle for day time when low and bright.
All fish were caught in honour of Robert Hudson. He would of been the 2nd rod. Thank you to all at the Wye and Usk for providing us with the opportunity to enjoy the fishing and surroundings over 4yrs I have great memories of Backney, Wyebank, Courtfield, Middle Hill Court and where it all began Holme Lacy with Colin.

4 Barbel, 3 Chub, 1 Other

River low, a lovely sunny day fish caught on meat or corn.

9 Chub

This was the third and final day of 3 days on this beat. It was very hot and the river low but we did manage 3 barbel, 1 Chub & 2 Eels, but they all came very early in the morning and the bites dried up at about 10am.

3 Barbel, 1 Chub, 2 Other

This was the second day of 3 days on this beat. We arrived to rain and thought we could have a good days fishing, but it was hard going on a low river.

3 Barbel, 2 Chub

I would like to apologise to the salmon anglers for encroaching on their water. I fish this stretch every year and did not check the map before fishing, so did not realise the boundary had changed, you could've ask me to move rather than call the bailiff.
The fishing was hard as the water was low. but we did manage a barbel on the pellets and feeder.

WUF note - All anglers MUST check their beat details before fishing just in case any changes have been made. We do also understand some anglers reluctance to approach other anglers on the riverbank and calling the bailiff or the office is acceptable under these circumstances.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub