Feedback & Reports

First visit to this stretch, managed 3 Barbel to 10.06 which is a p.b to one rod and 1 Barbel of 7.14 to the other rod. Conditions far from perfect with bright sun all day. Fish started feeding in earnest at dusk when we had to pack up.Take plenty of leads/feeders!

River lowish and weather very cold and bright. Fished the lower part of the beat and after moving about a bit managed to find a few barbel. All taken on pellet and feeder. Lovely stretch of water.

Lovely day if a little windy. Had a decent knock within 2 minutes of casting out, 2 minutes later I lost a chub, it fell off. Had 2 barbel in the next couple of hours and hoped for a good days fishing. Unfortunately the fish had other ideas. Other rod lost a fish almost as soon as he hooked it, line cutting on the rocks then he had one fall off. That was it for him. I fished in several swims looking for fish but had to wait 7 hours to get any more bites! I found some chub I suspect, just below where the Lugg enters the Wye. Quite a few rattles on the rod but nothing else hooked

S.E AND N.E. end of resevoir fished. Bag limit of six Rainbows achieved by 11.30 having started fishing at 9.00a.m. on SE shore. Six fish ranging from 1.5.lb to 2.5lb taken. Caught on Agila 3 spinner. Continued fishing with an old debarbed Agila spinner on both SE and NE shores which resulted in a further catch of 19 Rainbows ranging from 1lb to 2.5lbs, plus an 11 inch Brownie. All succesfully returned for another day! Grey skies and rain with SW breeze up until 11.00 a.m then clearing skies with bright sunny intervals. A brilliant days sport in a superb location.

We arrived on a frosty morning to find the river low and clear. Prospects looked tricky, but the fish were still willing to feed. We had 19 barbel to 8lb 10oz, with fish averaging in the 5-6lb range. We also had 4 chub to 3lb 9oz. Most fish came to hair rigged pellet in conjunction with open end feeder tactics. However, don't ignore maggot as the barbel switched on to it when the pellet approach went quiet. A stunning river and a beautiful location. Good directions, but I'd suggest travelling as light as possible to get the most from the venue.

A slick booking system from the WUF made the whole experience very pleasurable - thanks very much WUF. We will definitely be back next year.

A disappointing day, only two small chub a few dace and one grayling, despite the river looking in beautiful condition. Never mind there is always the next time! Thank you Wye and Usk Foundation

River low and clear plus a frost, not great conditions for my first visit to this stunning venue. Fished smaller hooks and baits to coax 8 barbel to 7lb 4oz on feeder tactics and 5 chub to 5lb 2oz on stick float and caster. The only noise to be heard all day were pheasants and swans, can't wait to go back in better conditions. Thank you Wye and Usk.

4 rods, complete blank not even a chub.

One of the best days fishing I've ever had, despite only 4 grayling between us. Largest around 11". 3 taken on nymph and one on the dry about midday. A few fish started to rise when the sun got on the water and a few olives started to appear. A salmon leapt in one of the pools, and a few out of season trout were caught. Easy parking and didn't see a soul all morning. Privilege to be out there.

Interesting piece of river - mouthwatering in fact. A few fish rose to dries, but most were taken on the nymph. 8 fish in total to 13". Stunning close to the day with the largest fish taken in the last pool at sunset. Bit of a walk from the car, but worth every step. Thanks WUF.