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Overall, given the strong reputation of this beat, this was a disappointing experience.
The upper areas with the faster water are mostly unfishable due to overgrown banks and the number of closely growing mature trees at the river's edge. Half hour lost investigating upper beat. Drove to lower section, found two fishable swims with any depth/speed of water.
Bearing in mind £25.50 ticket price, it's not unreasonable to expect better choice and quality of swims - this might explain the fairly low number of bookings on this well known stretch of water.

1 Barbel

Wet start to the day, river very low and clear. Baited and fished most swims on lower section with little interest shown. Both Chub caught early afternoon on rolling meat close to snags. Great day as always on the W&U waters, will be back.

2 Chub

The river levels were low and the water relatively clear, though the flow increased during the day. We fished halibut pellets over feeder fed halibut groudbait and pellets. No fish in morning from the orchard field. Five takes in the afternoon from the lower field of which four barbel were landed (4-9 lb). Three barbel and two chub were landed in the evening from the orchard field. Noticed a considerable number of lice on the barbel. Superb day's fishing.

7 Barbel, 2 Chub

1 Chub

River started low and clear but later on started to rise and at a bit of a pace, which in turn brought fresh water and plenty of debris which made fishing a little hard.
Fished the lower part of Sugwas which had good access from the second parking area and a good few swims to fish, always have a good time even if the fishing wasn't to good this time.
1 x 6lb Barbel 3 x 3lb chub

1 Barbel, 3 Chub

River was low and clear and was a challenge to find the fish, never the less a fantastic stretch with great wildlife and scenery.
The stretch is still over grown up river so it would be good to have that section cleared so to access more fishing.
Great to see the electric fence in place, not sure the cows are happy as the cannot reach the river but for the anglers it give you peace of mind your not going to a cow or 2 in your swim.
1 x 8lb Barbel 1 x 6lb Barbel 1 x 3lb Chub

2 Barbel, 1 Chub

Directions for Orchard not very clear..multiple choice of gates.. we chose the wrong one first of all and wasted 30 mins .Parking at river then requires Anglers to navigate a style not mentioned in description. Then access footpath not suitable for a trolley or barrow. steep in places not suitable for older anglers. No access to pegs downstream from parking point in orchard.No way to even get down to rivet All overgrown ! Decided to fish lower section but again layby not clear and had to ask at a small farm house to be sure we were in the right place. River low and clear..no depth only 12 inches deep. 2 Barbel caught all day between 3 Anglers..disappointing.Nice scenery but wont be coming back much better day ticket stretches with better access.

2 Barbel

5 Barbel to 8lb 2oz and 4 Chub to 3lb.
Feeder and Fluro hooklinks to hair rig on size 8 or 10
River had risen after 2 days of rainfall and during the middle of the river we needed 3oz feeders. Normally this time of year 1oz would be fine.
Baits used were a variety of hookbaits Pallatrax Squabs and Barbel Blitz plus some dynamite bates fruity boilies as well. Used a feeder with ground bait, hemp and loose feed pellet.
Beautiful stretch of river with reasonable access either from the Orchard or further down the road by the gate.
Would fish here again

5 Barbel, 4 Chub

2 Chub