Feedback & Reports

Caught and Released 1 WBT about 1/2 pound, using a dry Daddy Longlegs. The river conditions were quite good, there was quite a lot water due to the recent rain.

1 Trout

2 Trout, 4 Grayling

A stunning location and even with the river running very low it should be full of fish. We covered all of the white water with Klink & dink (PTN) but nothing at all, even in the pools which are deep and slow, nothing was moving and nothing was seen. We ended up pulling out three small fingerlings 4/5 inch's for a full days fishing. Plenty of Dippers and Kingfishers, we even found a dead dog Otter. He was fat and very dead so maybe he ate everything and died of a full stomach. It deserves to be full of fish, its a stunning location, well oxygenated water and long swims and deep pools. Unfortunately, like us the fish where off on holiday the day we turned up.

3 Trout

Challenging but enjoyable fishing. River low in places and very bright - combined with the first chilling of autumn provided few rising fish. Would recommend fishing the lower section later in the day where sun falls and there is more fly life.
We recorded six cormorants feeding in the middle section.
Quite stunningly beautiful scenery in which to fish - one of the country's gems. Other river users, walkers etc, very polite and considerate.

1 Grayling

One grayling about 10 inches and two small trout all caught on dry flies, river very low and gin clear, difficult fishing. All fish returned

2 Trout

A beautiful beat, even if the water was a little on the low side. Only 2 fish caught, more the fault of the anglers than the beat. Fish only showing at the extreme ends of the beat made for a great deal of walking. The owner of the caravan site very friendly looks a good place to stay if accomodation needed.

1 Trout, 1 Grayling

A very warm, sunny day (27C), with a slight breeze. River low. Five grayling, all nice fish, two of 1lb and 1.5lb. Six good brown trout: 5 up to 1lb, and one of 3lb plus (21 inches). I've caught quite a few wild browns of 2lb plus, but this fish was something else. It took at least 40 mins. to land, made six long, circling runs and six giant leaps (good old Maxima). Three groups of onlookers came and went, hoping to see the fish in the net. I tried to convinced myself that it was a salmon: it was a brown trout. I've never experienced anything like this before, even with sea trout of the same size It took 5 mins to revive, and then another 10 mins for the silt to clear (just to make sure it had gone). A good 2lb fish the next day also put up a good fight but was in the net within a few minutes. All fish on the dry fly (CDC Compara); de-barbded hooks for quick and easy release. Lovely beat. Would advise wading stick as rocks VERY slippery.

6 Trout, 5 Grayling

A beautiful beat. River down to its bones, bright day but surprisingly cool with a downstream breeze blowing. Very quiet initially with no surface action. Missed a few takes on gold head nymphs before landing a beautiful 1lbs brownie in a tiny run. At about 2pm it warmed up and there was a sedge hatch and although this didn't really induce a rise, we got two 2lbs grayling to dry sedge immitations and missed about 3-4 others. Sadly had to leave at 3 when the action was at its best.

1 Trout, 2 Grayling

All fish caught on dry fly, hopper and red quill. River very low and clear and a very bright sunlight so quite difficult but still fish rising though several takes missed. Familiar with the beat but haven't fished it for years, pleasantly surprised by the number of fish moving. Its a fabulous stretch of river well maintained.

1 Trout, 3 Grayling

Great day on my favourite beat. Most fish taken on French leader fished early on then about 4 /5 taken on dries as small caddis hatched around lunch time. Fishing dried up about 4pm as temp started to drop. Great day on a great beat.

4 Trout, 9 Grayling