Feedback & Reports

A very windy and rainy day. The river was still relatively clear but obviously had a fair bit of extra water but still low for the time of year. In addition the new water had definitely chilled the overall temperature. Arriving just as it got light I fished in the wood, I decided that I would stay put in one location pretty much all day, mainly under the brolly! Simple feeder method with pellets and homemade boilies for bait. Had a nice barbel 9ib 6oz at about 1 o'clock and further two about 5 o'clock and half six. Fished until dark and lost another just before packing up which would have finished the day really well, in the end a good day. Had a nice chat with Rudi and he offered plenty of useful advice, he told me a would have a hard day but I've definetely had far worse! Many thanks. Hopefully be back again soon.

3 Barbel

2 chub between 4 and 5lb on halibut pellet lost 1 barbel on first peg in meadow!

2 Chub

After 2 bad days we hoped things would get better, how wrong we were, 3 anglers fished all day and we worked hard at it but not a single touch. All very disappointed. River low. It was an overcast morning but sunny afternoon. Used all the normal baits and tricks. See Thomas Wood and How Caple Court for previous two days. As stated before, investment into accessing swims would help.

8 barbel caught, largest 10.11. Feeder + pellets/boilies as hook bait.

8 Barbel

2 x double figure fish and 4 between 5 & 9lbs. 1 x fish weighing 11.11 was caught 3 weeks ago by my colleague weighing 11.03. Method feeder with pellets/boilies as hook bait.

6 Barbel

Very enjoyable day, river very low and clear, canoe traffic very light. Ended up with a barbel a piece, not bad for a hard days fishing. Will be back soon.

3 Barbel

A better day with 4 barbel (including 2 doubles), 1 chub and the usual number of dace. This was our third (annual) visit to this area and, despite the low water level, our best by far. The 21 barbel for the 4 days were all caught using ledger tactics, at various times after 1.00 pm (we started fishing around 10.00 am each day), with the float used to maintain interest during what is generally regarded as the quieter periods. Not spectacular but, taking all factors into account, a successful and very enjoyable few days in a beautiful area. We are already planning our return trip for next year.

4 Barbel, 1 Chub, 20 Other

Hard going today with only 2 barbel caught.

2 Barbel

4 barbel, 2 chub and several dace on float.

4 Barbel, 2 Chub, 20 Other

7 barbel to 9lbs 10ozs, 7 eels and a few dace on float.

7 Barbel, 15 Other