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Only managed to fish for an hour or so around midday as river was rising rapidly and becoming very coloured due to heavy rainfall upstream, I presume. Caught 3 wbt returned safely, the largest of which was about 12 inches.

3 Trout

Brisk sport all day from fast water swim by the Island. Barbel to 6.5 pounds and 4 smallish chub all fell to free- lined meat. Each cast resulted in a take, except when the bait fell off during casting. Difficult swim but interesting to watch the numerous canoeists, 4 of whom capsized in front of me! Fish did not seem to be effected by them, in fact several were hooked as canoes passed by.
33 barbel, 4 chub

33 Barbel, 4 Chub

Difficult conditions with low water in the usual swims and the floating weed menace. Just the odd bite to keep us on our toes and and very pleasant and peaceful day on the lovely river Wye. Pellets and feeder brought us some success.

3 Barbel, 1 Chub

Other was a small eel. All barbel were small up to about 2lbs. Barbel caught on single 8mm pellet just above bottom crib.
Floating weed was a nuisance.

6 Barbel, 1 Other

After blank day yesterday heavy overnight rain lead to high and chocolate coloured river. Flashy caddis nymph at short range did the trick. Wading tough in places. Fish fat and feisty and very colourful. Happy man.

9 Trout

River very low, very clear and despite it being a Thursday their were quite a lot of canoeists, most of which weren't very good! We struggled in the day and caught only one chub until sunset when we picked up 3 further chub to 4lb.

As ever a great day, but the river desperately needs some water!

4 Chub

River extremely low and clear. All fish taken using french nymphing technique.

2 Trout, 4 Grayling

the river level was up since last time still clear the fish didnt seem that switched on we took most off the fish on nymphs on the French leader or on the duo I did have fish take the stimmy lost a few playing them 4 of the grayling up over 1 1/2lbs up to 2lbs

1 Trout, 9 Grayling

Another enjoyable day at Trelough with RJ and I catching roach, perch, bream and eels throughout the day. Carp were moving in the car park end of the lake but were very spooky, actively avoiding any freebies we floated over the top of them. One very positive note is the number of eels here and their appearance, very light silvery green and huge mouths!
Thanks to the WUF for making this lovely lake available.

30 Other

2 Barbel, 3 Chub