Feedback & Reports

The frost on the grass was a bad omen and so it proved, despite my best efforts in the wood and downstream I failed to get a single bite! Should have put a loaf of bread in the bag but never mind, never easy after the first proper frost. Lots of anglers on the opposite bank in the top field, I counted 7 cars parked on the river bank.

Netted one 12lb male and lost another 15/18lb in a weed bed after a spectacular tussle. Both from Dog Hole on a red fly. One mid day the other late afternoon. Both fish were coloured. Only a few fish were showing themselves.

1 Salmon

Arrived early with the mist still swirling down the river, a beautiful sight and a chill in the air.
Warmed up when we walked to our chosen fishing spot. Very quiet until mid afternoon then we enjoyed 11 beautiful Barbel between us and a few Chub. Stunning surroundings and a magical river.

11 Barbel, 4 Chub

8lb coloured cock

1 Salmon

19lb coloured cock, Ferry Pool.

1 Salmon

Beautiful waters in perfect conditions. I could only fish from 10am to 1pm in a very clear but very cold morning (3º when arrived there). No activity on the surface (still too early) but lots of fly life during last hour. Extremely nice beat.

3 Grayling

No Salmon. 1.5lb Brown Trout from the V.

1 Trout

My first attempt at salmon fishing, I didnt expect to be lucky enough to catch one, which I didnt. Started at the top of the beat, and immediately saw a salmon splashing mid river. On one pool an enormous salmon came out of the water to my right just a few yards away, totally inspired now!
Saw several other salmon throughout the day obviously picked the right day. Will be back to try again!

Lovely to be back on the river again and this is a particularly beautiful beat. We had followed weather conditions closely and knew the water was going to be low and clear, which it was. We had a frosty start and then bright and sunny conditions throughout the day. This made it tough going! Neither feeder or float techniques seemed to wake the fish from their stupor and we were biteless and fishless until late afternoon, when there was a face-saving spell which produced 5 barbel to 8lb, a couple of good chub and a very welcome perch. These were taken on maggot feeder and pellet feeder in the deeper/slower water in the middle of the beat. Overall, this was a difficult day as we know what the Wye can be like when conditions work in your favour, but nevertheless it is just a joy to be able to experience this environment again. We can recommend: (1) the green man in Fownhope for comfortable beds and large portions and (2) the lift from the parking to the riverbank. Thanks WUF!

5 Barbel, 2 Chub, 1 Other

Two rainbow trout caught, both just over 2.5lb. I fished the A470 side of Llwyn Onn for the first time. Weather was bright, and reservoir was full. Fished mid section as it was busy when I arrived. The first fish I took on worm fishing off bottom about 15' out. Second was on a small silver Toby lure and it took the lure about 8 foot from the bank. Had 2 crayfish when using worm and a number of times bait stripped by them. Other rod user lost a rainbow on a small Mepp spinner.

2 Trout