Feedback & Reports

5 Barbel

First time fishing this section, the river was very low and the air temperature had dropped. Parking was very close to the river and pretty easy to find. Started at the top of section catching plenty of small chubb to 2lb. Worked our way down the section and found the bigger chub with fish to 4 and 5lb. And then two barbel one around 4lb and a very low lean fish that weighed 7lb 10.

2 Barbel, 10 Chub

1 Barbel, 2 Chub

Very difficult in low, clear conditions and although I normally do well here we struggled, just 3 small barbel.

3 Barbel

Fantastic weather conditions for September river little low but plenty of flow on this beat pellets and feeder 4small barbel one fish 8lbs

5 Barbel

Tough day! 1 barbel & missed a couple of timid bites. The croys seemed to have been dismantled somewhat during the heavy rainfall of Jan, Feb & Mar and I lost 3 lots of tackle on rocks under water in an area where I did not have any trouble in the past. No many swim choices on Wyebank. It could with some work to give a some access in the lower part of the beat.

1 Barbel

Only fished for couple of hours, too many canoes, wild swimmers and paddle boards. Managed a couple of small barbel before packing up.

2 Barbel

A good day between three of us with Barbel to about 8 lb including one off the first cast.

1 Trout, 5 Barbel, 5 Chub

First time on this beat. It’s very much like the wooded section of Courtfield (next door) so ankle breaking rocks under foot and no way of getting your rod rests in!
Three of the Barbel were under a pound and the other 3lb so this section of the river is Barbel crèche this time of year.
The constant snags, fast water, lost tackle and fish mean that, to me, this beat Is perfect for a day trotting rather than the pellet and feeder tactics I tried.

4 Barbel, 1 Chub

Despite a tough days fishing the stretch is beautiful and thoroughly enjoyed the day. I was however very disappointed by the access, I'd specifically phoned and asked about the walk from the car as this was a gift for my Dad, and it was really quite tricky to navigate for him. I understand that the banks etc are impossible to maintain with the rivers variable levels, but feel we were miss lead by the comments and in hindsight would have booked a different we'd been properly informed. Recommend the stretch just be aware it's not 'excellent access'.

Fishing Passport Note : While a rising rivers always cause issues with access, we are reviewing the Wyebank beat description with the fishery owner and will make any necessary changes in due course. It is not always possible to know about changes in access conditions so feedback from customers such as this is extremely useful.

2 Barbel, 1 Chub, 2 Other