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Fish were rising intermittently but would not take the Fly an enjoyable day none the less.

1 WBT 6". This is a wonderful-looking beat, and there are some really delectable pools – but there's no denying it is (or was) hard work.
At the lower end, the riverbed consists of granite slabs with surprise deep holes – a wading staff would be really invaluable, and studded soles are a must too.
We arrived at lunchtime and there were sporadic hatches of Mayfly, olives and sedges through the afternoon, with occasional rises to them. We focused on the Quarry and Junction pools, and there is enough here to keep you occupied all day. The fish were quite spooky and difficult to connect with, but at least they are there! And quite often very close to the bank, so stealth is essential.
Finished the afternoon in a smooth glide above the Junction Pool where several fish were rising repeatedly to olive spinners – managed to rise a couple but couldn't connect! Quite frustrating, but I'm sure the rewards are there!

1 Trout

French leader and New Zealand style and kept zero fish.

21 Trout

2 brown trout caught and taken. The first was on an olive dun. The second on a black gnat. Both at Farm pool.

2 Trout

Two brown trout caught and taken from Farm Pool. The first was on an olive dun. The second on a black gnat. A great day fishing.

2 Trout

It was a day of disappointment today, starting with the difficulty in wading on the lower section including the impossibilty of using the bank to move along. So we backtracked and walked along the bank to the lower pool to discover two anglers spinning. A quick call to the Foundation confirmed spinning is not allowed, so they made a call to inform the owner of the other bank. No fish caught or seen to rise, so we made our way systematically upstream to discover another angler fly fishing the waterfalls, so no fish caught or seen to rise here either. Which left just the middle section for us to fish. Over the whole day only 5 or 6 fish were seen to rise and none were tempted. So like I said a very disappointing day overall with all four rods having dry nets. There were small numbers of mayflies hatching and the ocassional olive drifting by, but I suppose you can't expect anything other than a poor day when seven anglers are sharing 3/4 mile of water. Needless to say we won't be rushing back any time soon.

WUF note - On recieving your phonecall we immediately phoned the land owner opposite and it appears the water is fished by a local club. We have subsequently contacted the club and informed them that their anglers are spinning out of season. They promise to monitor the situation.

Tried everything but no luck, no sign of any fish, not even during the couple of (brief) hatches. Despite that, it was a lovely beat & an enjoyable day.

Arrived at lunch time and fished the afternoon. Caught one very good fish around 2 pounds on a dry F Fly and one smaller fish on a nymph.

2 Trout

Sporadic insect activity with some large olives. Rising fish difficult to tempt on dries. Fish came to nymphs under a dry. Lovely varied stretch of river. Fish reluctant to give themselves up!

4 Trout

Water very high. All fish released.

2 Trout