Feedback & Reports

3 Barbel

Weirdly for this beat the barbel were not pushed aside by the chub, most fell to pellet in various swims, the end swim is difficult to reach now , bring waterproof boots if you fancy the walk! Brilliant day on a great best that rarely fails to deliver.

8 Barbel, 8 Chub

You’ve got to love the Lugg.

As with all the best beats, it’s not the fish or the fishing, but the being and the breathing. The valley through which the Lugg lightly roams is one for the memory. Sunlit, wooded hills rise steeply either side of wide meadows rich with grazing. A scene unchanged and unchanging.

Yet the river itself is fickle. Despite its timeless progress it behaves much like a teenager. Prone to mood swings, rising and falling rapidly with the weather. Left to itself at times it will just drift casually by, but when roused its pace alters and it races over well worn rocks, gouging out the pools where in quieter hours fish might choose to be.

You will try these pools if you see them. Some you might not see. Some you might not try. But try you must for it may not be the first or even the seventh cast that lures the lady of the steam from her lie. Look now as she tumbles your line and loosens the hook you thought was fast. And then she flies, a flare that first dazzles then dissolves into the depth you didn’t think to be there.

2 Grayling

Really tough day two bites one chub about 2lb. Tried meat pellet and boilies to no avail.

1 Chub

Beautiful stretch but a much slower day than yesterday on the Creel. Water is fast and shallow and it was nice to catch on the float. Fished both sides but found the left hand side to have better access and more swims.

4 Chub

First of all, the gate by the lay-by is broken. Couldn’t get through it.
The rocks underfoot are treacherous at the moment. Very slippery, and I use Patagonia tractor boots, which are usually great for grip.
Water was pretty low, although fishable. I had seen a few miles downstream that water was extremely low. So perhaps there are still some salmon stuck further down.
All that said, it is a lovely beat to fish. Perhaps in a pair though, not alone. There is very little signal on phones so an accident alone could prove dangerous. This is also not a beat for those that struggle climbing steep banks.

Thought I’d provide this feedback so people can make informed decisions, when they come here.

Some great swims but definitely need felt/studs. No catches unfortunately.

Lovely venue. We navigated the ‘track of doom’ without assistance from the RAF or the SAS. The fishing was slow, the river was low, despite all of that, we were reluctant to go.
Thank you.

2 Barbel, 5 Chub

Really nice venue. Managed to drive down and back up the ‘track of doom’ without having to call out the emergency services, which was a relief, even without a 4x4. Anywho, one nice barbel and a few small chub, all caught on meat. Great place, best of our 3 day trip on The Wye.

1 Barbel, 4 Chub