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Hard day, river very low and clear.

1 Barbel, 3 Other

07.00 first cast bottom of steel steps salmon of around 8lbs followed around 30mins later a similar sized salmon from 20yds downstream in top end of willow run. Both on single barbless yellow/silver f/c. Also a very deep bodied shad that would have been 3.5/4lb, few years ago I had a shad of just over 6lb which must have been an Allis Shad from Wyebank that was also noted as deep in the body, it would be good to know we still have Allis run the Wye.
It should be noted that a pattern in Wyebank/Courtfield seems of early morning catches in the quiet nearside pools and we think the fish hold up after running the downstream rapids overnight. Several times multiple fish have been caught and often groups of fish seen still moving upstream in surface layer at early dawn. Probably the salmon held up below Monmouth have not dispersed much in reaching here.

2 Salmon, 1 Other

A lovely pristine deep springer of 17lbs from the 2nd swim of Legg Meadow, below the Pumping Station on a flying c at 1.30. Rudi Lighert had a 30" kelt followed in by another at the Boat Pool at 2.15pm.

1 Salmon

Our second day and we arrived to a high and fast river but at least it wasn't raining. I last fished this stretch in September and estimated the river to be about six feet higher than it was then. We all set up along the meadow, fishing close, in the slacker water. Turned into another tough day but just after 3pm, JC and myself took two barbel towards the water works end, 8lbs 12ozs and 8lbs 14ozs respectively. A few knocks through the rest of the day but the only fish to come to the bank was an eel about 2lbs to MB. Despite the tough conditions we all enjoyed our visit to Courtfield. I would recommend the bunk house at the Jovial Colliers in Upper Lydbrook. Ideal cheap accommodation for anglers. Also recommended is the Indian restaurant at the back of the Forge Hammer pub in Lower Lydbrook. Excellent meal and good ale from the pub. Looking forward to further visits next season.

2 Barbel, 1 Other

Tough day with low temperatures and persistent rain. The river was running through quickly and rising, such that we couldn't hold the bottom with a 4oz feeder any more than a few yards out. Two started in the lower village stretch, one in the woods and one at the woods end of the meadow. Mid-afternoon the two moved from the village to the meadow and late afternoon, JC took two barbel in quick succession from drain cover swim, 10lbs 6ozs and 11lbs 14ozs! Turned a tough day into a great one and gave us something to toast in the pub that evening and raised spirits for the next day.

2 Barbel

Arrived early (7am) and fished until dusk. Not a bite all day. Moved 3 times to various points at top end of beat. Tried maggot, feeder with pellet and paste. Lovely beat but not today!

Legered soft hook pellet for both fish on a brisk river requiring 2oz gripper leads. Both fish taken by same angler on the swim nearest the Seven Trent yard.

2 Barbel

Great end to the season, good weather, good fishing had three barbel best 7ib 12oz and a trout on halibut pellet from midday until last light.

1 Trout, 3 Barbel

3 barbel to 7lb ish. Great beat, fish in top condition. Back on June 16th!

3 Barbel

Despite perfect conditions and trying different swims with both pellets and luncheon meat, the only action came from a 1lb 8oz Trout that took a piece of luncheon meat. Roll on the summer.

1 Trout