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1 Barbel, 30 Chub

3 Barbel, 24 Chub

Good day, river had a wee bit of colour but low as to be expected. Barbel are covered in argulus, much worse than last year with all three fish having sores form infestations behind the dorsal fins and above the pecs. Spent time whilst recovering the fish carefully removing. Hopefully a good flush through when it happens will help to wash them off. But I would ask people to keep and eye out.

3 Barbel, 24 Chub

1 small, very obliging, perfectly conditioned chub saved a blank. Scorching hot, traditionally slow start to the season, hoping for more productive days to come. Lovely to be back on the Wye.

1 Chub

First day of the season and arrived to find plenty of swims available. River looked okay after the previous weekends heavy rain had washed through, nice height and colour. Weather very hot though and quite slow fishing throughout the day. Changed swims and caught 3 x chubb but no sign of the barbel.

3 Chub

Tough day on a rising river which was already running quickly. We tried every likely spot whilst walking the whole beat. However, it was a pleasant day and the wildlife amazing!

1 Chub

2 Chub

4 Chub

On arrival, the sun on the clear water allowed me to watch 2 pairs of barbel wallowing in the gravel, clearly very attracted to each other.
Nothing in my bait bag prompted any reaction, they were far more interested in each other than in feeding.
Fascinating to watch them. Kept me entertained for over an hour but overall, a day with no sign of action on the rod tip. An inquisitive pike of 12-15lb paid me a visit as I was leaving, again great to see.
Despite the landing net staying dry it was a restorative day on the river, good to be back after an absence of over a year. Mallards, mergansers, pheasants and wood pigeons kept me company through the day.

1 Trout, 7 Chub