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Three brown trout caught and returned - two below the bridge and one above. All fish weighed 4-5 ounces and in excellent condition. One caught on weighted GRHE and the other two on dry fly Daddy Long Legs imitation. Good hatch of spinners as the sun came out between 1 and 2pm.
Directions and actual access to river very good. It is obvious that a knowledgeable fisherperson had indicated where the access points opposite the cottage should be installed as these lined up nicely with the pools. Shame that the upper section (above bridge) was not fenced on the cottage side as a herd of cows were in the river.
Booking service worked very well - thank you.

Excellent day where we caught 13 WBT and missed at least as many. While others have been unhappy concerning the wooded stretch of the river, it was underneath these trees that we caught most of the fish. Fish to 1lb 4oz and several around the 1lb mark. Only took the largest fish; the rest were released. Most caught on gold head PTN fishing New Zealand style under the trees.

Very tranquil location. Last time I was up here (last year) I saw an otter. None sighted this time, and nothing much to see anywhere save a steady confident solitary rise between and under protective overhang. A couple or more flies and nearly all patience were lost to foliage but persistence paid off when the rise went for and took a size 14 klinkhammer. A plump maybe 1.5lb trout gave tremendous sport for 10 minutes, was landed and duly returned (catch and release only here). Apart from missing one other take that was all the sport I had - but that one fish made it all worth while!

None caught but several pulls. Lots of fish moving in the new water height. Rose by 18'' in 5 hours.

First time on the Wye, can't compare, but the river looked flooded. No movement in the morning , minimal fly life. Mid afternoon picked up with some rising in two calm sections. 5 brown trouts on olives and Adams, all released, biggest 12in. No take on mayfly, although several over the water. Unfortunately, no evening rise at all. Nice water, great day. Congratulation for the whole system!

I had Wyebank booked for Tuesday but knew there was a lot of water coming down the river so decided to try and brave the bank holiday boat trafic and fish in front of the rise. It was busy during the day but as always got quiet again in the evening and the river looked good. Although having a couple of good takes which did not stick it was to no avail. The next morning the river was well up with some colour as I expected but still fishable. I went down Wyebank with the fly but not really confident, again without success knowing that it would be good again on Wednesday when I was back at work!

After a night of heavy rain we arrived at the water at around 9am. Being the first time we have visited this beat we had a good walk to both ends during the day. While there was initially a lot of colour in the water this did clear a little during the day. A day that proved to be quite fruitful considering netting 14 browns (All Returned) ranging 1/2 lb - 1 lb. A beat that we will be returning to!!

Water up 1" on day before and with higher pressure the beat did not get going until the afternoon. When it did ten trout were caught and returned to 14", all on the dry fly. Magical water.

Thanks to Simon in office for help and advice. One brown trout of about 8 ounces on dry parachute adams just below upper bridge neck about 4.30pm
Thoroughly enjoyed the day - learnt so much. I just wish i didn't live 5 hours away in broadstairs Kent.

River was dropping slowly after the overnight rain and with just enough colour to make it possible to wade to within six feet of a fish. Taking Mayfly off the top, so many fish rising it was possible to select the largest of up to four in a pool, a total of only 14 WBT to 12” did not do this venue justice as I missed far more than I hooked. Without doubt one of the best Dry-fly days I’ve had in 35 years even though I did not manage to get above the bridge after seven hours fishing.. ( It’s worth standing still in the longer runs for a bit after taking, or even missing, a fish as the rest will come back to the fly within minutes)!
Although I found the access to the water a little tricky, the wading was easy except when trying to negotiate the timber flood gate things. Do not be tempted to cross back over the wire fence as you can’t get back over to the water for miles so just worm your way through! The coppice re-growth and bank-side vegetation was perfect for a six foot rod with a 20ft cast possible if required. All in all a “dream stream” in the right conditions and I can’t wait to have a crack at the Grayling later in the year.