Feedback & Reports

A very slow day on an unexpectedly high and coloured river. Fishable water was hard to find and the barbel in particular seemed very reluctant to feed. A handful of fish came to the feeder in the morning; but we didn't see one after mid-day despite staying until sunset. Still, a pleasure to fish a very beautiful beat. As noted by others, steep banks make some swims difficult to access, especially at the top of the beat; and the presence of a busy caravan club in the bottom field is not very inviting for those wanting peace and quiet.

4 Barbel, 5 Chub

A new beat for us and with limited time due to travelling home, started in the middle faster water and I had a barbel 3rd cast as did CH in the next swim but that was it for barbel, a couple of chub came out. Moved up stream and almost ready to call it a day at 3.00pm, suddenly had a barbel and then CH had a further 4 plus lots of chub, hung around till 5.0pm and CH was still catching but we had to call it a day, will be back to this lovely beat.

7 Barbel, 16 Chub

River was around 8-10" up with a faint tinge of colour. Fished the faster water at the upstream end of the beat with only a 3lb Chub to show for my efforts. Moved downstream to the slower paced water in the afternoon and caught a few Barbel on luncheon meat. A lovely stretch in beautiful surroundings.

6 Barbel, 20 Chub

River conditions good

4 Barbel

River was 3ft up but many fishing pegs still available to fish from. Three of us fished directly down from the church to the left and right of the fallen tree. Caught using pellet and meat with top barbel weighing 9lb. Nice stretch of river but banks can be quite steep.

13 Barbel, 4 Chub, 2 Other

First visit to this beat and it wont be the last. Really pretty part of the river with a variety of water to fish.
Really good conditions in the morning with the river coming down only for it to rise again in the afternoon.
7 Barbel and 8 Chub caught, and probably could have had a few more had we stayed in the most productive spot in the morning.

Lovely morning and late afternoon sessions. A dozen each of barbel and chub to one rod. This beat has very challenging access to the water over most of the length. The banks are steep/shear in many places, with undercut sections. Use caution. Not recommended for the less able or less experienced angler.

12 Barbel, 12 Chub

A bright sunny day which became overcast early afternoon when the fish began to bite. From then on all action for the rest of the day. Barbel of 8lb 12oz and 8lb 2oz were pb's for both of us plus plenty of Chub to 4lb 8oz. Method was pellet and groundbait feeders with a small pellet on hook.
This was our first visit to The Creel and we had a great day's fishing.

8 Barbel, 26 Chub

First time on this beat and what a wonderful place it is. We walked the stretch to begin with and chose a couple of areas although there was plenty more to tempt you.
We had four barbel from the first place before moving mid afternoon and taking another fourteen barbel with plenty of bonus chub. Groundbait feeder and 10mm pellets scored best today.
Wildlife included more mandarin chicks, sand martins sat in their nests, a stalking heron and of course the ever present buzzard. No kingfisher today, must have been its day off!

18 Barbel, 10 Chub

River still up about 2 feet, with lots of colour and flow. Very hot bright day. Only fished one swim, arrived at 9, first bite 12, fished throughout the afternoon until leaving at 5.30. A very enjoyable days fishing!

4 Barbel, 2 Chub