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River running fairly clear and lower than prevous days. Had a huge bulge under the fly very early in the morning but failed to generate any further interest. After this initial activity the river seemd to be dead and even the fly life seemed to be having a day off.
By 9.30am the canoe traffic made fishing virtually impossible and this persisted until after 6pm. Alowed the river to rest before recommecing fishing into the evening. Packed up when shad made an appearance.
This really is a lovely stretch of water for fly fishing but I would stress the importance of an early start and/or late finish at the weekends to avoid the canoe traffic.

I fished both this beat and Courtfield earlier in the day.
Fished this beat in the evening.
Easy enough to fly fish down the fast water towards the Old Wharf but I did not contact any salmon. No fish seen in Wyebank whilst I was there. Thanks to Rudi for giving me the low down on the 2 beats.

Plenty of trout rising at patches. No salmon taken. Canoes became a problem between 12:30 and 2 but enjoyed a lovely morning in perfect surroundings. With a bit more water this beat has some great pools and holding lies! The owner is extremely helpful also.

Booked to fish the Courtfield beat and Don Macer Wright kindly allowed me to fish Wyebank too. This is a beautiful pacey beat - perfect for fly with some interesting challenges. Saw a good salmon which appeared to be travelling through.
When the conditions are right I think this beat will be superb. Looking forward to fishing it again.

Just caught lovely fresh salmon about 15lbs Wharf Pool on a worn bronze spooned salmon red flying c, above bottom crib just in the main flow mid stream. Went down to fly fish but was lacking time. River has risen 6 inches and is now back at summer level (0" on the gauge at the steps)and absolutely perfect.

I had an enjoyable few hours at Wyebank. The croys make it very fishable even in such low water. Hooked and lost a fish just above the third croy on a yellow shrimp fly. Many thanks.

An unbeleivable warm day for time of year. Fishing in bright sunshine and shirt sleeves. Water only 7 degrees but still managed 3 Barbel around the 8 to 9 pound mark. A lovely stretch but limited in swims due to nature of high banks.

None.

Wyebank Section. 16.00 to 18.30, overcast but mild. Evening walk to use maggots left from trip to Glanwye. Met 2 W&U anglers leaving after blank day for Barbel. River falling and clearing but water very cold the probable cause of the lack of barbel. Trotting, centre-pin, chubber float lightly over shot to size 14 hook on 4lb line set at 3 to 4ft and held back on edge of flow. Loose feed maggots with 2 on hook. 1 x 3lb plus chub followed by dace to 12oz every other cast until very dark. During this summer only caught occasional individual dace when using sweetcorn for barbel/chub and thought the heavy presence of a cormorant family and immature goosanders had cleared most of dace so good to find a large quality shoal present again.

Had about 30lb of dace, trotting maggots through the fast water. Incredible fishing, could have done with a few chub or roach to mix it up ideally - I'm not complaining though! Lovely little stretch of water, wish it was mine. Thanks WUF