The autumn / winter weekender
Day 0
Optional overnight stay (prior to first full day of fishing) – Stay at your accommodation of choice in or near the historic town of Leominster. Enjoy a meal out in the town or surrounding villages. Top rated eateries include the Fisherman’s Arms and Hickory Stick.
Day 1
In search of grayling – After a hearty breakfast, arrive early on the banks of one of the many idyllic stretches of either the River Lugg or the River Arrow (see Wye and Usk passport). Search the river using either the fly or trotting techniques (bait fishing is allowed in the autumn and winter months – check each beat for exact dates).
With the day length relatively short you will finish in time to head to your next nights accommodation in or near Ross on Wye. Freshen up and then find a cosy restaurant or pub to spend the evening and plan for the next days adventure. Top recommendations in Ross are currently the No.3, the Moody Cow and the Kings Head.
Day 2
Autumn barbel and chub – With the autumn colours at their best there is no better place to place to be than the River Wye. Head off to one of the beats just above Ross on Wye (pictured here is The Creel stretch). Depending on conditions fish with the feeder or float. During the cooler months the most common approach is the feeder with either pellet, boilie or more classic baits like luncheon meat. Maggots can be hard to beat at this time of year too.
Head back to your accommodation and find another nice place to eat.
Day 3 (optional)
Silver magic – Bag up on roach and other silver fish in Hereford (or maybe try for a big pike!). For day tickets and if you need to stock up on fresh bait and top tips first head to Woodys Angling Centre in Hereford. Woody will always help put you on the spots where these huge shoals reside during the cooler months.
Trotting maggot is usually the tactic for these silvers and a roach of 2lb plus is always on the cards.
Of course where the silver fish are there are predators too if you fancy. 20lb pike are not uncommon.
