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River quite low but reasonable flow. Weather cool and drizzly. Started fishing late afternoon and caught a few chub on pellet and meat up to around 3 pounds or so, together with an eel. Swim then went quiet and no sign of barbel and I was just thinking of packing up soon after 9 o'clock when my rod was almost pulled out of its rest by a very obvious barbel bite. The fish put up great resistance. It was clearly worth weighing so after unhooking was rested in the net while I got out scales and sling. As I raised the net to weigh it the net snapped at the joint with the handle! (Not a cheap one either). Fortunately I was able to grab the netting before it and the barbel disappeared down the river. It went exactly 8 1/2 lbs on the scales and was returned for another rest before safe release. I was very wet and muddy after all the excitement and decided to call it a day.

1 Barbel, 4 Chub, 1 Other

Hi
I didn’t catch, however I had a nice day, there were plenty of small Brownies showing along boat park bank.
Nigel

Showery day, river was low, other was an eel, all caught on meat legering

1 Barbel, 3 Chub, 1 Other

Had 9 Trout in total , 3 over a pound one just under 2pound , tough fishing low water , the pools produced , stealthy tactics , single nymph ….

9 Trout

Lovely stretch to fish however still learning and clearly have a lot to learn! No fish to show for a few hours.

Arrived at about 12 after driving up, decided to get in the water and fish the float and see what happened. Caught lots of little Chublets which seemed to get smaller the bigger the bait I used as well as a random 1lb Brownie who fought like a lion. Switched to leger and pellet for the last two hours and managed to winkle out a couple of better chub to around 3lb. Really enjoyable day.

Now the wrinkly subject of the track, first 80% is as claimed a solid gravel track last part however is a steep, rutted and loose. Lots of cars seemed to have no trouble but I wasn't convinced my van would get back out. So I opted to park up at the workshop and barrow my gear down. Slightly hard going but no worse then some walks to swims. Did I need to do this, who knows! But I was happy to walk.

1 Trout, 20 Chub

1 Barbel, 55 Chub

A low and clear Wye fished with hemp and meat. Loads of small chub and18 between 3-5lb. 1 barbel nearly7lb a few lost barbel and 2 surprise perch to2lb on meat. Well cleared swims and a beautiful location
Many thanks

1 Barbel, 18 Chub, 2 Other

Great day although not too many fish. We were trying for barbel but only managed a a dozen chub and the majority were juveniles but fin perfect. Beautiful location and highly recommend it but we have two nice days, which always help. Its worth having a walk around the various beats as some are very difficult to fish due to access but they will depend on the water level.

12 Chub

5 Barbel, 20 Chub