Flanesford Priory

[Stuart Brookes]

I've just received an email form Flanesford Priory stating that fishing in the future will only be available on a Saturday and Wednesday tiil midnight as the WUF have taken over the rights for the remaining period. If you have already booked they will honour the free fishing but future bookings come under the new rules.
That is going to have a big impact on his business and it's a shame as I stayed there two years ago and was going to book up for later in the year. The banks were always well maintained and pegs well prepared.

 

[Darren Scott]

WUF getting greedy...

 

[Mark Harridence]

Stuart

It's not only bookings already made, if get in quick and book before the end of March you're still entitled to free fishing for the duration of your stay. You do need to tell them at the time you book.
I agree with you though, although there is good cheap day ticket near by part of the appeal was having that stretch to go at. I think it could have a significant impact on the business from travelling fishermen going forward.

Cheers
Mark

 

[Stuart Brookes]

Just noticed that about bookings before end of the month Mark. Looks like I'm getting my begging mat out in front of the wife tonight and see if I can get at least a weekend booked up otherwise I may as well stay some where like the Lion at Bredwardine.

 

[Mark Harridence]

Just noticed that about bookings before end of the month Mark. Looks like I'm getting my begging mat out in front of the wife tonight and see if I can get at least a weekend booked up otherwise I may as well stay some where like the Lion at Bredwardine.

Good luck Stuart!
If you are unsuccessful, there's lot of other good accomodation in that general area with good fishing close by, much better than the Red Lion in my opinion.

Cheers
Mark

 

[Paul Bennett]

Hi Guy's,

Well I'm off to Flansford for the last 4 days of the season and just reading the post's so will i still be ok with the fishing and can any of you give me any pointers as its my first time on the Wye re Bait etc plus I'm thinking of taking a couple of Pike rods with me as well is it worth it plus I've just recently got into trotting with the Pin so any info would be very greatfully appreciated.

Cheers
Paul

 

[Paul Stockley]

remember when you could fish the stretch for £18 a season on a Cymcelyn Tab.Never mind

 

[Rob Swindells]

Paul if you contact Jerry Gleeson I think hes there at this very moment in time.

 

[Mark Walters]

remember when you could fish the stretch for £18 a season on a Cymcelyn Tab.Never mind

Yep, so do I Paul. Sadly money talks now and the WUF are taking over. Heard a rumour that there looking into waters on the Severn now also.

 

[Graham Elliott]

They took over forest of dean water last season as well.

Another water gone. And its our money doing it.

 

[Damian Kimmins]

Do the WUF offer coarse fishing when they take over the rights or are they predominantly a game organisation in fishing aspects?

 

[Richard Longmuir]

Hi Damian,
In answer to your question,both.The WUF are not all bad although they have taken over the fishing on the two mentioned streaches many old salmon beats have been made available to course anglers and they do offer the visiting/holiday angler alot of waters to fish even if its quite expense if you use them on a regular basis.