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Glorious 16th of June on a beautiful beat on the Wye which was in good condition and through out 3 barbel to 8lb, 6 good chub and a few smaller ones. Great advice from Terry made this a memorable trip - we will return.

3 Barbel, 10 Chub

The river was in need of water, very sluggish. The storm that arrived at the end of the day will have helped but a good couple of days proper rain is required. My first time on this beat and a lovely stretch with easy access to the bank. Fishing was slow but that was likely due to the condition of the river. One small but very healthy barbel of about 2 pounds and a good sized eel which was good to see if not to catch.

1 Barbel, 1 Other

First time fishing this beat, bit of a challenge to say the least!! Lots of vegetation and very difficult to negotiate with bank access overgrown and very limited casting space. However achieved five lovely trout to hand using a Grey Wullf pattern as there were plenty of Mayflies hatching. There were some torrential downpours and this freshened the water and increased the fish activity when accompanied by some late evening sunshine. I found the downstream part of the beat gave much better opportunities as there were bank areas which allowed a more 'relaxing' cast, however I was never really sure where the downstream beat ended? All in all a good 'wild stream' beat which gives rewards if you are prepared to crawl, fight the vegetation and achieve a decent cast

5 Trout

5 chub and one barbel, fishing slowed after 3pm... A great day on a lovely beat free from traffic noise and very tranquil. Incredible wildlife and friendly keepers. Thank you very much... we really appreciate you allowing well behaved dogs, our terrier sits quietly with us all day.... thanks again.

1 Barbel, 5 Chub

8 Barbel, 1 Chub

Yes

2 Barbel, 20 Chub

One barbel hooked and lost. No other bites. River very low and lots of silkweed.

4 Chub

Did not go as there was a weather warning for thunderstorms

Arrived with the rain which is badly needed. Water still very low, but reasonable flow with a tinge of colour after heavy showers. It felt a considerable accomplishment just to get from the bottom to the top of this beat. Some inviting pools all the way up, mostly well guarded with overhanging foliage preventing casting from any distance. Virtually no surface activity, so fished mostly with tiny copper bead nymph that accounted for one beautifully marked 12 " trout and one parr. Several fly pasts by a kingfisher through the tunnel of trees. The last catch return for this beat dates from June 2019, though it is evident from bankside foliage that there has been recent access to the better pools.

2 Trout