Feedback & Reports

First time fishing the Wye, in fact first time fishing a large river... I normally frequent much smaller West Country affairs. The river gauge showed a fairly decent jump 24 hrs before so not knowing how quickly it would drop or how coloured I made a last minute booking the night before on the Edw as a back up.
Arrived to find the river in perfect condition. Picked up a stunning 2lb grayling on my fifth cast, then 2 slightly smaller grayling and a trout over the next 2 hrs. I’d arrived with the intention of developing long tightline techniques on a large river.
It was certainly different to my usual fishing, and took a lot more concentration to stay safe and in control. At lunchtime I decided to head to the Edw as see what that was like.
A great morning on the Wye, next time I’ll spend the full day... felt like I was getting in to the swing of it.
I only fished a fairly shortish stretch of the lower section of the beat, so plenty more to explore.... another great session provided by WUF... cheers

1 Trout, 3 Grayling

Having spent the morning on the Wye I had headed up to the Edw for the afternoon. A beautiful beat, which would have a real variety with a bit more water. A real healthy stock of fish... loads in the 6-9” range but even with the low water I spotted a good number in the 10-12” range.
The smaller fish were very obliging and I caught 19, all on the dry (or 20... a bit of confusion at the end of the day!) but their larger friends didn’t play ball, they were either stubbornly doggo on the stream bed, showing no interest at all or they spotted me just before I spotted them.
A great couple of hours though, as the water was so low I scooted up sections but early season with more water the beat would have a huge amount of fishing with so much structure to investigate... i’ll definitely head back. Thanks WUF.... another great day.

19 Trout

1 Trout

It was quite a surprise to find the level up slightly and increased pace from the previous day but the amount of weed made fishing extremely difficult for the first couple of hours. A rethink and change of approach greatly reduced the problem the weed had been causing and resulted in a great days fishing for both of us. Best barbel was 8.13 and chub was 4.13. Our usual feeder tactics and varying the bait was the method used.

22 Barbel, 13 Chub

4 Chub

A great beat with many features. A combination of techniques used but most fish falling to dries - sedge and CDC - but some success with blink and dink. One fisherman landed a personal best Grayling of 15".

6 Trout, 5 Grayling

8 Barbel, 5 Chub

None

This is a beautiful stretch of the river, it could do with the odd branch removed to open up the swims a little more, but a varied and interesting venue that whilst not the most comfortable, always delights.
2 of us fished various swims below the wood for 8 Barbel between us to 9llb and 18 or 20 chub to about 4llb. The fish coming to pellet and meat.
A wonderful days fishing in this most tranquil setting.
We did witness a VERY large Otter in the middle of the river which was a bit of a worry though, I've never seen one so big. Thanks W&U as always

8 Barbel, 18 Chub, 3 Other