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wash off

3 Grayling

Great to be back on one of my favourite beats. It was unusual to see the water so low and crystal clear, especially this time of year. A gusty wind made for challenging fishing with the French leader, but I managed to fish the majority of the beat. As the light faded, I’d caught just 2 small grayling shots and 2 oos trout (one was a lovely fish around the 2lb mark). This is an interesting beat, but take care amongst the bedrock, felt soles and a wading staff are advisable!

2 Trout, 2 Grayling

3 Grayling

Landed 2 lost 2, wasn’t really expecting much. First time on the beat. Only fished a few hours as it was bloody cold. Leaky waders.

The lower beat didn’t feel very good for grayling. The upper beat much more so, would definitely recommend crossing at the bridge and walking around the house, down to the lower pools.

2 Grayling

Rained off, no fishing possible

10 Trout, 20 Grayling

0 fish

1 very nice brown trout 4lb
No salmon

1 Trout

Another memorable day on a very beautiful and interesting stretch of water. The river had risen a few inches and had a slight tinge to it, which probably explained why most of the fish were taken on nymphs. I managed a trout and grayling to 16" – lovely fish in anyone's book. It's certainly challenging under foot, amongst the slippery bedrock and slimy river bed stones – a wading staff is a must! Come 3pm, the heavy rain had set in, so it was time to quit while I was ahead and head home.

4 Trout, 13 Grayling