Hi Nick, this is Miles. Hope you have a good weekend on the Wye and the river is not too wild after the rain. I was there the last three days (staying with Helen).
If you point your rod tip to the sky when trotting you keep more line off the surface . This enables you more control and contact with the float . I've noticed lots of videos where people neglect this part of the art of trotting . Fantastic wye barbel and an enjoyable film 🌞🎣🌞🎣
@@WildlifeAndFishing a bit of everything really. Nothing massive but a big learning curve for me and my friend. He managed a 4lb 12oz chub on his last cast. We fished the Worcester Angling stretch below Kernes bridge. I fished the float. A new experience for me. Hoping to return in October 🤞👌🎣
Splendid stuff, I'm down on the wye in September, can't wait. Will be trotting (if conditions allow) was there last season for 2 days. Didn't disappoint. Fantastic Barbel for you.well done.
Thanks Dave and good luck in September. A great month to be on the river. Fingers crossed for good trotting conditions for you. If you see my previous video I was trotting the day before this one. It was Chub-arama.
Thanks Greg. In the edit I realised I said they were only in the Wye... Totally wrong! I think I meant to say I see them regularly only in the Wye. Glad you enjoyed the video.
What a stunning barbel. I know there has been a lot of news about the demise if the Wye, is the barbel population being affected, ta so much, great videos.😊
@@WildlifeAndFishingit may just be a natural phenomenon on my local river wharfe we went from very prolific barbel fishing to a point where we really struggled and these past few years were back to it being prolific again. This is all within about 8 years.
Sorry to read that. I grew up fishing the Wharf and caught my first Barbel from Wetherby weirpool. I fished a lot at Collingham bridge as a kid for minnows and dace. Do you know if Wetherby still fished well for Barbel? I see it's day ticket now.
@@WildlifeAndFishing the wharfe at Boston spa is fishing really well for barbel. I've been 5 times so far this season and had 21 . About 8 years ago it went through a lean patch but it's amazing fishing at present.
Hi Christopher. Thanks for your comment. I hope you don't mind but I try to keep the exact locations off TH-cam... What I would say is it's a beat in the Middle Wye on the Wye and Usk Foundation ticket (fishing passport). A bit of detective work would get you to it :)
how deep is it on average like is there a big chance of ur line getting snagged if u let it sink too much, gotta know where the pools are at i reckon..
Thats a really nice section of water, well done on some great fish, made my evening, all the best mate, and tight lines
Thanks so much Clive for your kind words. I'm delighted you enjoyed it also. Tight lines to you too. I'm back there this Saturday.
Hi Nick, this is Miles. Hope you have a good weekend on the Wye and the river is not too wild after the rain. I was there the last three days (staying with Helen).
Hi Miles. Helen showed me your 10 lb Barbel - lovely fish. I did ok thanks. A few Barbel and plenty of Chub.
Great watching this video. Awesome day
Glad you enjoyed it Martin! Thanks for your comment
If you point your rod tip to the sky when trotting you keep more line off the surface . This enables you more control and contact with the float . I've noticed lots of videos where people neglect this part of the art of trotting .
Fantastic wye barbel and an enjoyable film 🌞🎣🌞🎣
Thanks for the tip! I'll try pointing mine to the sky next time I'm out. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I've just had my first experience on the Wye this weekend and loved it. Looking forward to returning soon
What did you catch? Glad you enjoyed it. It's a wonderful River to fish. Worth a 2.5 hour drive for me!
@@WildlifeAndFishing a bit of everything really. Nothing massive but a big learning curve for me and my friend. He managed a 4lb 12oz chub on his last cast. We fished the Worcester Angling stretch below Kernes bridge. I fished the float. A new experience for me. Hoping to return in October 🤞👌🎣
Every time I go fishing I learn something new. Enjoy your fishing and good luck in October.
Well fished, good Barbel. I enjoyed watching the video, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your comment.
Splendid stuff, I'm down on the wye in September, can't wait. Will be trotting (if conditions allow) was there last season for 2 days. Didn't disappoint.
Fantastic Barbel for you.well done.
Thanks Dave and good luck in September. A great month to be on the river. Fingers crossed for good trotting conditions for you. If you see my previous video I was trotting the day before this one. It was Chub-arama.
Hi Nick. What size mainline and hook lengths are you using on the Wye?
Hi Martin. I use 12lb mainline and 10lb floro hook lengths for Barbel on feeder. Size 6 barbless strong hooks.
Nice video, well done. I've seen mergansers on the Severn, not in large numbers but, they're there.
Thanks Greg. In the edit I realised I said they were only in the Wye... Totally wrong! I think I meant to say I see them regularly only in the Wye. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I follow nic ! Now subscribed to your channel ! Nice fish 👍🥃
Thanks for the sub! Nic's a legend:)
What a stunning barbel. I know there has been a lot of news about the demise if the Wye, is the barbel population being affected, ta so much, great videos.😊
Thanks so much. It was a cracking fish indeedy. The pollution from chicken farms in the Wye catchment must be having an impact on the fishing.
Ps glad you enjoyed the videos!
@@WildlifeAndFishingit may just be a natural phenomenon on my local river wharfe we went from very prolific barbel fishing to a point where we really struggled and these past few years were back to it being prolific again. This is all within about 8 years.
Sorry to read that. I grew up fishing the Wharf and caught my first Barbel from Wetherby weirpool. I fished a lot at Collingham bridge as a kid for minnows and dace. Do you know if Wetherby still fished well for Barbel? I see it's day ticket now.
@@WildlifeAndFishing the wharfe at Boston spa is fishing really well for barbel. I've been 5 times so far this season and had 21 . About 8 years ago it went through a lean patch but it's amazing fishing at present.
Hi what stretch of the river Wye are you fishing please?
Hi Christopher. Thanks for your comment. I hope you don't mind but I try to keep the exact locations off TH-cam... What I would say is it's a beat in the Middle Wye on the Wye and Usk Foundation ticket (fishing passport). A bit of detective work would get you to it :)
how deep is it on average like is there a big chance of ur line getting snagged if u let it sink too much, gotta know where the pools are at i reckon..
It varies in that beat. From 3-8 ft I reckon.
@@WildlifeAndFishing ye
Honestly it's the easiest river to fish in the country.. A 10yr old child could catch on the wye. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Or a 45 year old child :) it's a cracking river.