Feedback & Reports

After struggling on a club water for two chub the day before, we were not expecting to fill our boots at Wyastone. GP started the day at the Rocks and managed a Barbel after two hours. I fished below the wires and went through my repertoire of baits (types and sizes), hook length materials and hook sizes. All to no avail. We found hooks, bait and leads /feeders covered in slimy green blanket weed every cast. We later moved to swims nearer the steps but the scorers were not troubled further. I finished the day bite less, no sign even of a chub.
Stunning scenery but we could have enjoyed that free of charge as the dog walkers do.

1 Barbel

The river was very low with almost no flow at all. This made it difficult to spot areas of possible barbel presence. Fished pellets in the deep water at Loxters pool for six hours to no avail. Investigated beat 2 right bank for the following day. The adjoining A438 made this stretch quite noisy, not the Wye experience I was seeking. Moved on to check out beats 3 and 4 left bank. More secluded with better river access and more parking than previous beats so resolved to fish there the next day.

Very low river conditions and bright sunshine made for a difficult day. Baited various spots and moved around the beat trying to locate fish. Ended up fishing the deepest spots we could find with feeders and at about 5pm managed a 6lb barbel followed by a smaller barbel and about a 3lb chub just before dusk. Nice beat but tough conditions made for a slow day.

2 Barbel, 1 Chub

Arrived to very low river with very little flow but still had a great day. 1 small barbel about 3lb and 3 good barbel from 7lb to 8lb. Caught 1 at 7.30am and the rest after 4.30pm.
Really enjoyed it hardly any canoes.

4 Barbel, 1 Chub

A very quiet day, slightly spoilt by the hot weather and even though it was mid week a lot of canoeists, most of whom were very polite.
Will be back next year.

2 Barbel, 1 Chub

Nil return

Fishing dry fly. River very low and clear. Conditions too difficult for my basic skills.

River low and gin clear but had still had a great day, lovely stretch of water.

1 Trout, 1 Grayling, 5 Barbel, 1 Chub

A fantastic area to fish, you couldn't wish for more except a bit more water in the river. 1 lost barbel and some chub on a mixture of float and feeder fishing. Will definitely return when the levels are up a bit.

6 Chub

First time I have fished the Wye and hoping that I had arrived for an autumn bonanza with the barbel. The fish were not exactly lining up yet as the river was a bit low and it is still not really feeling like winter is around the corner!! However on day one I had a chub about 3lbs and a barbel at last knockings of 9 lb 2. On day two it was very quiet until the last hour and a half. First fish was a 9lb 6 beast that fought like fury. This was followed by another of approx 6-7 lb and then another pull missed at the end. In summary a bit more action would have been nice but the bigger fish was immaculate and a real mike Tyson so it made it worthwhile.
Stayed at Ferndale b & b which was local and very comfortable, recommended if you like some comfort with your fishing!

3 Barbel, 1 Other