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4 rods fished all day and did not catch a fish between us, or even have a bite.

Very cold conditions did not bode well and this turned out to be a very tough day. One angler took a chub trotting double maggot on his second cast and one angler took a 5lb barbel after 2 hours on a pellet. Other than that it was a very quiet day.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

Good day on river with 3 fish, Martyn Lewis 2 salmon, first on beat 4 around 18lb (37") and the second from beat 3 at 9lb. I had a fish of around 10lb on beat 2. All on small shrimp patterns. Fish seen on all beats. Thanks to Terry for the advice.

3 Salmon, 1 Trout

Really good spot we all enjoyed the tranquility and the environment, tried many different baits and methods but could not coax a Barbel on to the line! consolation of 2 chub each to 2 to 3lb each angler catching on different baits, 10mm pellet, meat or sweetcorn. There were some large Salmon jumping in a couple of our swims.

6 Chub

A very long fishery and the party had to cover much of it to find barbel. They were not in a cooperative mood. Managed to bag 6 barbel between us (1 person had 3 of them) to 9-13. Chub were more cooperative, especially for the trotters. A few trout were caught but numbers were not recorded. As with White House, the best bet for barbel was single pellet with very light feeding. This beat offers a very wide range of fishing if you are prepared to walk a bit.

6 Barbel, 24 Chub

Float and feeder fishing maggot mostly, with pellet later, from gravel bar on beat 4, fishing midday - 6.30 pm. Pulled out of several other fish probably chub. River low and clear, weather still and overcast, cool but not cold. Chub were 2.5 - 3.5 lb, trout were 12 oz - 1lb. Also caught two very small dace on the feeder and maggot.

3 Trout, 4 Chub, 2 Other

Three fish in just under an hour this afternoon! 12lbs cock fish off beat 3 just after 4pm, 4lbs grilse and 11lbs hen fish off beat 4 back to back around 5pm. All on the same Black & Yellow tube fly. Beautiful afternoon, great sport!

3 Salmon

A couple of fish showed but nothing caught. Lots of fish in the beat apparently and a nice water height but very bright sun and a strong NE wind on the day.... well that's the excuse we're using anyway! Terry was exceptionally helpful pointing us in the right direction and explaining the beats, and thanks to his wife for gathering up two lost members of the group, made for a really enjoyable day. Top fishery with great access.

8Lb cock fish, slightly coloured, from Beat 4 at 4:10pm on yellow & black tube. River very clear, 1'6" and dropping, sunny day.

1 Salmon

1 Chub