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River looked in condition at summer level although bankside vegetation quite challenging when getting in and out of the river and to move around deep holes. Spotted crayfish remains of otter lunch. Very few rises to be seen and all fish taken on weighted nymphs in faster water - mostly red tag with silver or pink bead head. Two trout about 12" and rest in the 6 to 8" range. One grayling about 12" and two about 8".

12 Trout, 3 Grayling

River looked in condition at summer level although bankside vegetation quite challenging when getting in and out of the river and to move around deep holes. Spotted crayfish remains of otter lunch. Very few rises to be seen and all fish taken on weighted nymphs in faster water - mostly red tag with silver or pink bead head. Two trout about 12" and rest in the 6 to 8" range. One grayling about 12" and two about 8".

12 Trout, 3 Grayling

Swim access difficult. Only fished 5:30 to 8:00 am.

1 Barbel

Very hot day and challenging conditions. Barbel caught on meat late in the day.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub, 2 Other

Difficult day, river still not fishing as well as it normally does.

10 Barbel, 4 Chub

Couple of hours from 5pm. Plenty of bites. Nothing on for long.

Day 3 of our annual pilgrimage. Scorching hot and sunny day so always up against it. But we persevered and winkled out a nice 7 1/2 pound barbel late on.
The bottom field was full of caravans and we were told that they had the fishing in that field during July/August - we were made to feel less than welcome. A shame as there are a couple of reasonable swims in that field.

1 Barbel

5 Trout