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A couple of fish hooked on the klinkhammer but not landed. Otherwise no response at all to nymphs and spiders.

No fishing possible due to very heavy prior rainfall. Water coloured v. Fast flow, floatsom, trees etc.

Low water, very little insect activity saw 3 rises all evening from small trout only. 2 tiny trout caught on downstream spiders with a few more plucks along the way

2 Trout

Dry fly only.

River very low, Gin clear and very bright Sun causing fish to be very easily spooked. Beautiful stretch of water in a stunning location.

1 Trout

Several very promising stretches for different techniques, but no takes. I saved what looked like the best bit, where the small river joins, until the afternoon.
I was working up the bubble line when the cattle which were been driven along the far bank were herded across the river exactly where I was fishing, with no warning. I had cattle either side of me as I struggled back to the bank, which was not easy as I was waist deep on large round stones and it was quite steep at that point to get back to the bank.
Call me old-fashioned, but a warning would have been nice,and given me time to get to safety. I am sure that if I had ruined the farmers enjoyment of his hobby he might have had more to say than I did.
If you fish this beat, avoid this section early afternoon...

2 Trout

River big but clear. All good size fish on French leader and 5 mm tungsten nymphs

2 Trout, 1 Grayling

Lovely day if a bit blowy. River dropping nicely and getting clearer as the day wore on. No activity and failed to find fish.

Nul points.

8 Grayling

Good water height and grayling taking a mix of Grifith's Gnat and weighted jig and Czech nymphs. Best fish 16".

6 Grayling