Feedback & Reports

River low and clear, with the sun shining brightly for much of the day, so not ideal conditions. Steve tackled two swims in the woods around the Lucky Stone for 2 barbel to 8lb 6oz and c.10 chub to just under 4lb. He later fished the 1st croy (Lea Brink?) for 3 more barbel to 6-08 and another chub. Meanwhile, having tried elsewhere without success, I fished a nice run along the near bank just above the fishing hut (Froth Hole?) for 6 barbel to 7lb 5oz and a chub. Steve caught his biggest barbel (and I think some other fish) on luncheon meat, with the rest on pellet. I caught all mine on pellet feeder. The walk over the hill is tough (travel light) and expect to be sky-lined by walkers and dog owners along the upstream section. Otherwise, a great fishery.

11 Barbel, 12 Chub

Chose the yomp that is Cardiac Hill for a day in the wooded section, river looked in good condition with normal summer levels, conditions were warm with overcast clouds.
We fished a variety of methods from legered meat, pellet feeder and long trotting with fish coming regularly throughtout the day. Barbel to 9lb and chub to 5lb (the size of barbel was certainly higher than the previous year with many averaging 7lb).
A fantastic days sport in outstanding scenery.
Many thanks to the Foundation and the excellent work they undertake.

20 Barbel, 15 Chub

Hot and sunny day and the river was low and clear. A lot of weed and other vegetation was coming down which made keeping a line in the water for any length of time difficult. So quite pleased to end the day with 3 chub and a couple of barbel. Lost 3 or 4 others due to varying degrees of incompetence. Brother managed a couple of nice barbel.

4 Barbel, 3 Chub

A nice beat witb plenty of water to go at, swims fairly easily accessible. The walk around the woods makes you blow a bit!!!!. A very nice day with a few fish best barbel 7lb 12oz best chub 4lb plus ... surprisingly not many canoes, those there was were very polite and considerate...

6 Barbel, 16 Chub

Very long walk but well worth it we fished in the woods lovely day lots of fish. We only fished the morning and evening. Swims could do with some work
Great day

15 Barbel, 17 Chub

Water normal summer level so ignored the first field as flow was sluggish around the croys so nothing for it but brave the uphill hike to the woods and fish the fabulous looking rapids and broken water in this section. Set up a couple of swims down from the largest rock opposite the end of the man made bank opposite. Started 3/4 way over downstream where it shallows a bit approaching the streamer weed - normally good in hot weather. No joy so dropped short in the main flow and had fish straight away to various pellet combinations with hemp and 3/4mm pellet through a block end. Fish seem bigger this year - all over 7lb and one must have been nearer 10lb as it was considerably bigger than the 8lb fish I had weighed the previous day at how capel court. Did not take scales this time due to the walk. Itchy feet made me move to try and catch chub on the pellet waggler -just one then left at 2.30 for long drive back. On the best map it seems to indicate that there is no break in the fishing but the pleasant owners of the riverside property you walk through said that was not the case and you could not fish from their bank or access the river from their garden. Pity as this is the most popular spot fished by the far bank anglers who always seem to do well. Lovely stretch and the wooded section is proper wild fishing.

4 Barbel, 2 Chub

Nice weather conditions, river low and clear. Fished wooded area using mainly luncheon meat. Enjoyable day.

7 Barbel, 13 Chub

Low conditions, need to be fit to climb hills, travel light

7 Barbel, 3 Chub

Love this beat and never disappoints!!! 4 Barbel all very good fish up to 9lbs and 1 chub to about 3lbs. Nothing to really report, just a very enjoyable day out on the river, even all the canoeist were polite and moved to the other side. Wonders will never cease... Thanks WUF more adventures to follow.

4 Barbel, 1 Chub

River very low and clear, struggled for 2 chub and a further 2 slipped the hook.

2 Chub