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Another lovely beat on the Wye. Enjoyed the day catching 2 Barble and 6 Chub
Best Barble was around 7lb

2 Barbel, 6 Chub

Fishing was slow, only decent looking pegs were the middle fast water ones. Water was warm and it was sunnier than anticipated.

Couple of non-fishing points:
- the parking at the woodland area is not accessible, gate is chained so you have to park on the bank to access anywhere near this section;
- the field across the whole beat has a herd of cows in it with plenty of mother/calf and also a bull. Bull got a little excited to see us but they then ignored us. Beware if you are not happy with cattle…

2 Barbel, 1 Chub

Only fished 10 til 2 due to the ridiculous volume of canoe/kayak/paddleboard traffic. We're all used to it but yesterday was off the scale, as confirmed by an instructor on one of the boards who said it was the busiest day she'd known since lockdown. Hey ho, better luck next time, roll on Sept.

River as yesterday, fished midday til 8. Unsurprisingly very slow through the day. All fish caught between 6 and 8. Salmon very active.

1 Barbel, 2 Chub

2 fished 11 til 8
River lowish but with colour
Between us 1 barbel 9 pounds 2 x 3 pounds chub and a few chublets...generally slow apart from one swim...

1 Barbel, 2 Chub

6 decent Chub on a slow day. Fished into dusk, no sign of Barbel today. Lovely day on the river. For info at time of writing….top end of the wood has a swim on the top croy and one below but it’s very overgrown up there so recommend travelling light as there’s not much in between. Lots of nettles too so wear long trousers. Meadow has good swims but fewer than previous years - particularly around the wood entrance. Take a rope and spike for some of these.
I saw a report about problems parking in the wood but can confirm it’s clear for two cars no probs.

6 Chub

Late afternoon evening session river dropped considerably since the 16th when I last visited and all colour gone,bright sunny day with occasional cloud fish were caught as light began to fade barbel on 8mm pellets and chub on meat the 3other were the obligatory eels.

2 Barbel, 1 Chub, 3 Other

First time on this beat. And unfortunately did disappoint. Water level at its lowest all week changing weather and humid after the heat wave. Tried 3 swims but only managed 3 Chub, biggest 3lb and an eel. Tried floating. Usual baits hair rigged also rolling meat. Pub lunch at the Inn on the Wye then back for afternoon and evening fishing. Most canoeing persons were well mannered and having. fun. Unfortunately a group of Romanians decided to cause trouble whilst with the hired canoes. Causing damage to fishing tackle and wanting confrontation. It was very deliberate. Again today no Barbel. Third day on the trot no Barbel.

3 Chub

3 Chub

Another very hot day, it was always going to be difficult.
Fished feeders and boilies for barbel, only managed three small chub and an eel between two anglers.

3 Chub, 1 Other