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I was fishing for Pike and did not have any action. No runs at all. I enjoyed the day and look forward to having another day at Courtfield next season. The conditions were very bright which did not help. Locating Pike in March is often rather hit or miss.

Another excellent days fishing on Courtfield, slow start but picked up towards the end. 6 barbel in total biggest 10lbs 2oz fantastic fish! One chub about 3lbs and a pike around 5lbs on a spinner. This was the second trip within a week or so first trip on the cold side but, managed two great chub over 5lbs and a pike over 6lbs for a mornings fishing.

Ended up with just the one chub of about 3 lbs after losing a couple of barbel in quick succession - checking the hook I discovered the point was damaged.

Had the beat to myself but spent whole day lounging in gloriously sunny Legg Meadow, totally untroubled by any registration of interest from barbel or chub. A foggy start, burned off by a sun blazing in a cloudless sky was NOT forecast and seemed not to be appreciated by the fish. They didn't switch on until the sun switched off, leaving only enough time to hook a couple of barbel (one landed, 7lb). Then I fluked a big fish which tried to pull in a feeder rod "parked" down the near margin, while I packed away the main rod and tidied the bait boxes. It was still carrying two halibut pellets which had been on the hair rig for two hours and looked very anaemic. After a doughty battle it took the scales to 11lb 1oz, equalling a Wye PB. Like to think I deserved the biggie, for persevering, but maybe not! Anyway I'm counting it, as part of another memorable Wye day. Courtfield stretch very attractive, with ample swims to investigate.

A couple of decent barbel caught and a couple lost. Very pleased given the time of year. Next trip will be in June. I hope to have as good a season this year as I did last!

Arrived at 2pm - conditions look good but nothing at all.

I could not have wished for better conditions for this time of year, river about 2.5 feet up fairly clear and dropping back. The back end of a really mild spell and a lovely part of the river. I was not disappointed, five barbel 7lb, 7lb 8oz, 8lb 4oz, 8lb 12oz and a 10lb 4oz. Thank you Don you have a great beat here and I will be back next week to have a go for the salmon. I saw two fish in the river when I was there and if I get as much luck with the conditions again you never know!

Cracking day with river in good order but I couldn't find a fish in any of Don's recommended spots or areas I figured out for myself. The river was up a couple of feet and Don had suggested the conditions were right to try for the chub and dace that occupy the bottom pool, fishing maggots on the stick from the steps near the lower car park. I didn't try it but I should have. Still, the sun shone and all was well.
One more go before the season ends, I think.

A days pike fishing was the plan and Courtfield the venue. Arriving to find a ground frost and a slowly rising river from the previous days rain we were glad the barbel rods were left at home. Walking the stretch, as this was our first visit, we were encouraged by the water available and for the Wye the access to it. A roving approach was adopted to start with to try and find any feeding pike but apart from one missed opportunity, as a rightly disappointed K.B struck into thin air, this method was not successful. After a chat with the very knowledgeable and friendly Don a plan to sit it out in some pegs with previous form seemed worth while but as the light began to fade we both had to concede defeat to the Wye pike.

Very enjoyable day again and whilst the quantity wasn't there the quality was great! 2 chub approx 3lb and a brace of double figure barbel, 11lb and 10lb 3oz, sent me home with a smile on my face. All fish coming to paste wrapped pellets.

Lots of good work been done since I last visited with several more easily accessible swims now when the water is at its usual level, so looking forward to visiting again soon and roaming around a bit. Many thanks to all.