Feedback & Reports

The last day of our 5 day trip was spent in familiar territory with very blustery weather. During the day, we tried swims up river and had a few barbel to 6lbs 10oz and a half dozen chub to 4lbs 8oz, all on pellet. For the evening we set up in the pylon swim hoping for a final rush of barbel but they decided to be very cagey and we had to be content with three to 6lbs 2oz between us. By 7pm it died completely so we packed up for the trip home. Thanks to WUF and staff for a very enjoyable week.

Perfect day, fished a windless sunny morning downsteam opposite the pylon. Barbel every where, caught eight fish on meat to 7lbs between 8am and 10am which is a personal best for me. Track not a problem. Thanks WUF.

Nice and bright day. Very easy access and you can fish this beat along the whole stretch. An Eel in the morning and a few fish missed. There was another angler on this beat but maybe he wasn't catching either as he left fairly early. The middle part of the day was extremely slow maybe because of the lack of cover on the bank. My friend who came along to shoot some pictures had a field day tho with some cracking shots of the swanns who kept us entertained most of the day. Come 5 o'clock the fishing instantly picked up and 3 decent sized Chub were landed followed by a 7.8lbs Barbel. Note: The Barbel had someone else's tackle still attached in its mouth which I removed. I'd wish people would stop using barbed hooks as it is clearly not necessary to use them. Anyway apart from that the fish were all in excellent condition. I finished with another Chub before sunset as we had to travel back to Bristol for other arrangements. Thank WUF.

2 Barbel caught and 2 slipped the hook. Not as productive as previous visits to this stretch but an ejoyable day nevertheless. Usual feeder and pellet tactics used.

Caught 2 chub on luncheon meat and 1 barbel of 5lbs on pellets. Lost another 3 barbel due to the sharp rocks snagging line during fight but a very pleasant day had again on a beautiful stretch of river and managed to get the car down to the river bank which saved a bit of a walk, though car grounded whilst joining the main road as very steep slope at gate, hopefully exhaust survived !!

Fished on my own (Dad couldn't make it) and had another excellent day. Started at the bottom of the beat (just before the mouth of the Lugg) and had half a dozen chub and two decent barbel before the swim went quiet. Took the advice of a very kind gentleman on the opposite bank and made a move and hit the jackpot! Non stop barbel of all sizes and a few chub for the next 4-5 hours. All fish caught on elipse pellets, very little success with the larger sizes, but 2x8ml glued to a hair rig with micro pellets in the feeder did the trick! Now I know where the 'hot spot' is I will be back very soon!

2 Barbel both just over 6lb and a 7lbs Chub in total to mixture of rolled meat and pellets. As mentioned previously car grounded on leaving beat. Another enjoyable day, thanks.

River looked really good but struggled for most of the day to find the fish. Ended up with brace of barbel at 8lb and a 5lb chub. All on 8mm pellet. Nice looking stretch.

1 x small grilse. River was a quite high but some fish showing during the afternoon.
I have to say that I think the WUF web site is fantastic! I have spent much time over the years trying to find out how to purchase tickets on different parts of the Wye and to have so much information available in one place makes life so much easier. In addition when I telephoned to book a day on the Lower Carrots & Luggsmouth section the lady I spoke to could not have been more helpful. A very enjoyable day on a beautiful river so keep up the good work

Many Thanks

2 Chubb only.