Well although the rain did not arrive in the biblical proportions the met office was warning of there was enough to provoke a decent rise on the river which will probably continue throughout the day and will possibly mean the end of the season for the lowest beats.   Have to say its as dirty as I have ever seen it but should leave the river in a cleaner state for at least a while.

One fish yesterday afternoon;

Bigsweir: now on 88 with 3 on monday. Still catching a few fresh grilse

Redbrook: 13lb cock fish for Simon Mclucas from Old Crow crib yesterday.

This letter was sent to WSA members, if your not one why not, but in any event any information would be useful.  As most on the middle and lower river the problems by other river users is slowly becoming untenable for those trying to exercise the right to fish in some sort of peace.   You could say river users have the right to navigate to but surely there should be some form of protocol as to what, when and where they can pursue their activity.  Yes, pi====g into the wind I know but we can at least try.

Dear WSA Member,

Considerable debate took place at the Wye local Fishery Group {WLFG} meeting on 1^st October in response to WSA raising the issue of the poor behaviour of navigators on the river. One of our members, a beat owner, has engaged in a long running discussion with EA about how to improve the behaviour of the canoeing public. We believe the levels of leisure use by canoes on the river have reached such a volume there is a need for more robust regulation and enforcement.

In order that a clear picture of the situation can emerge and provide EA with evidence to take appropriate action we are asking our members to report ALL incidents of navigation related trespass and bad behaviour, as they happen, throughout the year so that we along with the other angling bodies on the river can compile, co-ordinate and provide such an evidence base.

This is very important if we are to encourage positive action by EA.

We ask that you supply as much information as you can (time, date, location, how many people involved, registration number and name of hire company of boats, what was happening, etc) along with photographs if possible and send to WSA at  enquiries@wyesalmon.com

Thank you for your support

Stuart Smith