Feedback & Reports

River started to rise about 2pm after a blank morning. Continuous rafts of weed came down so for the sake of sanity packed up about 6pm after having to move back up the shingle bank at the Pylons swim several times as the river rose. One barbel and lots of lost tackle. Fishing opposite bank (Upper Holme Lacey) tomorrow without much anticipation.

1 Barbel

First time fishing this beat the water was low & clear but caught fish in fast water that fell to ledgered pellet later in the day in total 9 barbel between 2-7lb & 4 chub were landed. A nice beat to fish but not many swims when water is low also leaving the beat through the gate onto the road can be very dodgy you have been warned!!

9 Barbel, 4 Chub

First time on this beat, so not sure how to fish it. However, managed six small chub on meat. An idyllic beat, peace and quiet. It's not all about the fish but sometimes it's just about being there. A wonderful day.

6 Barbel

Hot day again, fished early morning up till lunch then had to head for home. Didn't catch anything.

Beautiful location but unfortunately because of the intense heat we had to leave after the first day. Even though I had a brolly as shade fishing was only possible in the morning and evening. All three chub were caught on cut down Pukka Fish 14mm boilies from DT Baits. Hope to return when the weather is more conducive to Barbel fishing.

3 Chub

7 chub and 1 barbel all to luncheon meat on hook and halibut mix in feeder. Chub between 4 and 6lbs the barbel 8-9lb. Lovely place to fish.

1 Barbel, 7 Chub

River levels not surprisingly for the time of year pretty low. Didn't really come alive until 6pm. Pellet with method feeder produced some beautiful Chubb - all approx. 3 to 4lb. Barbel did not show.

4 Chub

nil return

First time on this beat for me and it really is a picture. I fished mainly the bottom end and picked up fish throughout the day finishing with 6 barbel up to about 8.5lb and 10 chub to 3.5lb all caught on either halibut or Robin Red pellets making for a great start to the season. Now a word about exiting the field! It is iffy but I found if you get as close to the road as possible and wind your window down you can hear the approach of any car to your right because you certainly can't see them get out quick and park up a few yds to the left and then shut the gate. Thanks once again W.U.F for another lovely day on the best river in the country.

6 Barbel, 10 Chub

Brother D.S. caught 2 barbel to 6lb and a 3lb chub from the same swim I caught from yesterday. All fish again caught on pellets. We stayed at Southbank House which I would not hesitate to stay again. Thanks to WUF and looking forward to my next trip.

2 Barbel, 1 Chub