Feedback & Reports

Hadn't been coarse fishing for a very long time (15 years or more), so decided to book a day on the Wye. I had some fantastic help from Rudi and WUF in providing plenty of advice and tips before the session. Arrived at dawn to make the most of the 'morning' potential, but it wasn't to be. I was joined by two other gents from Leeds at around 10.30 and we carried on through the day. Plenty of fish jumping, but not a sign of any interest from any barbel. That was the story for the rest of the day. I called 'time' at 6.30pm and headed home. A lovely day on the river despite not a single fish, except a chub for one of the other chaps. Saw plenty of wildlife including an over-friendly mink and the small family of ducks that decided to sit next to me all day (even with my spaniel sat next to me!). I will definitely return for another go soon......

This is the first time we have fished this beat and although we caught 12 barbel from 5lb to 8lb and 8 big chub, I would not recommend this beat if you like to rove about as the only pegs worth fishing are at the bottom end of the beat apart from one at the very top end of the beat ( a very long walk for one peg ). All fish were caught on 1 or 2 8mm halibut pellets

Lovely session at Foy Bridge. Pellet feeder in a number of different swims brought 4 Barbel and a number of chub.

This is a great stretch of river and had a really enjoyable morning Session with all 4 of us catching 2 Barbel, one of which was close to double figures. Once we had walked down to the river we turned left at first but halfway down the track the nettles and undergrowth stopped us from getting to the end of the stretch. These were above head height in places I would strongly advise good heavy duty clothing is worn if you want to attempt to get past this. All in all another beautiful stretch of The River Wye. Would Fish the stretch again.

Upper am - 50 meters downstream from Bachawy, small browns were topping freely so that is were I started. I had seven small Browns 6" to 8" all taken on an Emerger based on a Willow fly pattern then changed to a Caddis Emerger and finally a Caddis Pup. The latter accounted for 4 small but worthy Grayling, one approx just under a pound. A chance meeting with a staff member I think it was Seth, made me change my plans for the afternoon and I crossed the river and fished the area he had explained to me. On this advice I connected with 4 beautiful Browns between 3pm and 5pm, all taken on the Caddis Emerger just under the surface, well in the film. 5.20pm to 7pm was spent on the Nymph Caddis Pupa where 7 small Grayling and three small browns were taken. Cracking day.
NO Fish were taken but each one caught released and remembered, for the sport they gave me.
I love Gromain, so many differing pieces of river in one spot. Hard work yes but thoroughly enjoyable.
Thanks to all Wye and Usk staff and Dr Stephen for the work which goes into keeping Gromain special, plus the tremendous hard work which goes into keeping the Wye and Usk Foundation very special.

Enjoyable if not tiring day on an exellent venue. Caught plenty of roach, rudd and perch on the float. The carp outwitted me though, I lost three decent size fish off the surface in the evening.
Many thanks again to the WUF for making such a lovely secluded lake like this available.

Nil return apart from one trout. Maybe the dirty little rise of water overnight upset them or I could losing my touch.

The river was full and carrying a little colour. Nothing showing in the afternoon. Fishing nymphs I had several tugs before bringing one small trout to hand. In the evening the odd fish could be seen feeding in the slack sections. Two trout to a black suspender, the best being about 12”. A tree has fallen across the river about 50 meters downstream of the weir.

Five barbel and three chub on hemp and pellet. River full and fast with a bit of colour. Enjoyable day.

Fished from 3pm to 5pm. River flowing strongly with slight cloud. No fish rising and no fly. Two small trout on Black and Peacock Spider. A nice stretch which I have admired for years every time I crossed the bridge. Wouild advise chest waders though to reach all parts. I fished the gamefishers Lugg below Pilleth from 12pm. The Lugg looks at its best with strong flow. Only two small trout though. Can you please get the guage at Ddol Farm fixed soon. It is invaluable for getting river level before setting out from Worcester. Also where have all the grayling gone in the Wye at Rhayader only caaught 1 this season? Also where is the new stretch on the upper Wye? Sorry to ask so many questions!

WUF note - The new main river beat Craig Llyn is a few hundred yards below Llanwrthyl Bridge. Beat information will be available later today 24th Aug via email by request.