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Only certain beats on the wye can fish in low conditions and this is one of them. Best place we found was the first four swims near the Rock. All fish caught on halibut and feeders.

7 Barbel

River was low and clear. Had a barbel from beat 4 at the end of island on pellet and paste, and a chub from best 5. Was tough going but had a great time!

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

Sunny spells with occasional light rain and wind. Very little surface activity, although a pearly parachute elicited a couple of acrobatic rises. Most fish taken on black copper john, only two on the dry. Trout were 6 to 9 inches, grayling 8 to 12. A thoroughly lovely day.

11 Trout, 3 Grayling

A beautiful beat, even if the water was a little on the low side. Only 2 fish caught, more the fault of the anglers than the beat. Fish only showing at the extreme ends of the beat made for a great deal of walking. The owner of the caravan site very friendly looks a good place to stay if accomodation needed.

1 Trout, 1 Grayling

Low water. Not much activity until mid day - afternoon.

2 Trout, 1 Grayling

A wonderful day's fishing: the forecast rain did not arrive and the weather was perfect, cloudy with sunny patches shining through. Most of the fish were taken in the big pool under the A40 bridge and the long pool just below the parking place, both of which, with the river at this height, are wadeable almost throughout their lengths. I took 1x 2lb or near, 4 lovely fish at 15/16", and the remaining ones were all 9 - 11 inches. All came up to the dry fly which in this case was a parachute Adams (16). The fish seemed to be rising all day and I fished from 10am to 5pm, still not reaching either the top or the bottom of the beat. This is a lovely beat with good access and relatively easy to wade.

30 Trout

River very low, chub taken on pellet. Plenty of weed in river, difficult conditions.

1 Chub

Arrived to find the river gin clear and showing its bones. No fish were rising so fished it all the way up with nymphs and down again with wets but hardly a touch. We need some rain!

Very low water so we chased trout rather than salmon as planned but even they were very reluctant....or we were very innefficient! Instructor Chris Price was helpful and instructive so at least our casting has improved. The Cottage of Content at Carey was quite outstanding so should definitely be on any list of recommended pubs. Our thanks again for your help. Best wishes!

1 Trout

Another nice day on the wonderful Wye. Fishing was a bit difficult but still enjoyable. 1 x barbel of 8lb+ & 4 chub to 4lb.

1 Barbel, 4 Chub