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I was fishing for Pike and did not have any action. No runs at all. I enjoyed the day and look forward to having another day at Courtfield next season. The conditions were very bright which did not help. Locating Pike in March is often rather hit or miss.

Spent 5 hrs on this lovely stretch of water but drew a blank when it came to fish. Have to admit it was my first outing on a river as I usually fish still waters so had a lot stacked against me but still enjoyed the outing. The river looked ideal to me as regards level and colour but not a sign of interest in my flies - was fishing duo style. Never saw or heard a fish but i'm sure they're in there some where!

Another excellent days fishing on Courtfield, slow start but picked up towards the end. 6 barbel in total biggest 10lbs 2oz fantastic fish! One chub about 3lbs and a pike around 5lbs on a spinner. This was the second trip within a week or so first trip on the cold side but, managed two great chub over 5lbs and a pike over 6lbs for a mornings fishing.

Water at 9c looked promising, water level not high on this the first of two days. Tried several swims including the jungle woodland at the top, this will be impossible to access with some growth. There really are only a handful of swims for an angler wanting to sit comfortably in the top section but a very nice beat that I will fish again. Very quiet and private. A trickle of chub before I found some barbel and caught three up to 7 lbs before packing up. Parking is right by the river so a good spot for those less able and several swims with steps that were okay. Faces West so nice sunset.

Ended up with just the one chub of about 3 lbs after losing a couple of barbel in quick succession - checking the hook I discovered the point was damaged.

1 10" WBT that took a 5" Flashtail Clouser, 2/0 hook, intended for pike. (Cleanly hooked inside the mouth.) So much for delicate dries and micro-nymphs:)

Had the beat to myself but spent whole day lounging in gloriously sunny Legg Meadow, totally untroubled by any registration of interest from barbel or chub. A foggy start, burned off by a sun blazing in a cloudless sky was NOT forecast and seemed not to be appreciated by the fish. They didn't switch on until the sun switched off, leaving only enough time to hook a couple of barbel (one landed, 7lb). Then I fluked a big fish which tried to pull in a feeder rod "parked" down the near margin, while I packed away the main rod and tidied the bait boxes. It was still carrying two halibut pellets which had been on the hair rig for two hours and looked very anaemic. After a doughty battle it took the scales to 11lb 1oz, equalling a Wye PB. Like to think I deserved the biggie, for persevering, but maybe not! Anyway I'm counting it, as part of another memorable Wye day. Courtfield stretch very attractive, with ample swims to investigate.

Blank day I'm afraid.

We were fortunate to be fishing the wonderful Wye on such a beautiful day. For February the weather was exceptional with warm sunshine and little wind and as we had a number of chub and barbel on pellet from various swims, we finished feeling very contented. It was also great to chat to Colin who was, as usual, cheerful and very helpful. Good luck for the coming Salmon season.

Fished from 9.30 on both banks in light breeze with misty conditions with little visibility, but very mild conditions. No luck with fly rod and another fisherman on fly was banking also. Fish were caught on small mepps comet spinner. Caught bag limit of six rainbows ranging from 3lb to 1.5 lbs. All fish in very good condition.
Bankside foot traffic marks indicated that the venue had been busy over the weekend, as also regretably did the amount of litter which had very recently been left on the banks. A more responsible attitude is required.