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Fished the lower end of the beat. The river was very low and clear so expectations were low. Bank was very overgrown as a result only a limited number of swims were accessible.

However between us we managed to catch. 6 chub (2 - 5lbs) 3 very decent perch (1-2lbs) 1 barbel (around 3lbs) and some small dace. Chub and barbel caught on ledgered garlic flavoured luncheon meat and 10mm halibut pellet. A nice stretch of the Wye and would try it again but only if some major bank clearing was done.

1 Barbel, 6 Chub, 3 Other

2 Barbel

4 Barbel, 11 Chub

Water levels very low, swims overgrown and difficult to access, far bank from Orchard upwards has been developed, there were anglers also fishing that side of the river.

2 Barbel, 15 Chub

Water levels very low, swims overgrown and difficult to access, far bank from Orchard upwards has been developed, there were anglers also fishing that side of the river.

2 Barbel, 27 Chub

2 Barbel, 3 Chub

2 Barbel, 3 Chub

The day started at 6.30am with clear blue skies and rising temperatures. The Orchard beat was characterised by deep glides interspersed with gravelly runs. The bait pool is currently inaccessible due to a fallen tree, but the beach below the wood offered immediate sport with five Chub and a Barbel.
As the sun rose higher and the temperature exceeded 25 degrees, we drove to the second car park and explored the first meadow, below the Orchard.
The upper section of the meadow offers shallows and gravel beaches. The lower section is made up several deeper pools with high banks. There are however four accessible swims, where fish can be netted if care is taken on the bank.
The Chub came steadily throughout the afternoon to meat and pellet feeder. During the evening we moved to the last pool in front of the Court. This produced Barbel to 6lb+.
Given the beat is over a mile in length and each of the three sections is bordered by overgrown boundaries it pays to use the car to access the three beats. A couple of hours reconnoitring on a prior occasion would be advisable, as the conditions will very much determine your choice of location. Traditional roaming is not really an option currently in the heat of the summer with ultra low water levels.
We will be back to catch that "double"

6 Barbel, 17 Chub, 1 Other

Good day at sugwas, 5 barbel from roughly 4 - 7lb, 15 good sized chub up to ~5lb and some smaller chublets. River low and clear and bright conditions throughout the day. Fish caught from 2 spots towards the upper end of the stretch which have produced before in low flow conditions. Feeder with pellet, boilie or corn all produced.

5 Barbel, 20 Chub

14 Chub