Feedback & Reports

I had hoped to fish the lower end of the beat but the water level was over the path just round the corner so I settled into a swim nearer the start of the beat. G went to his usual swim about half way down. The water level was slowly dropping and fining down. After a while with no bites at all fishing the feeder I decided to move downstream and try the swims near the corner. G had managed to catch two good chub with one approaching 7lbs.
After a blank 2 hours we returned to my original swim. G found a rock on the bottom and lost his end tackle. While he was making repairs I managed to catch 2 good chub and a barbel in quick succession. G then hooked a barbel which immediately took him under the rock and another set of tackle was lost. G gave up in disgust as dusk was approaching while I managed to add another couple of big chub as night and the rain all too quickly fell around me.
The last hour saved the day.

1 Barbel, 6 Chub

Heavy overnight air frost and a river that had risen 1.2m overnight produced 1 bite, an eel. Despite fishing 4 pegs that have previously produced with extra water no other bites. Roll on next year.

1 Other

2 Barbel

River level about right some colour as well fish hard to come by were not playing the game but still enjoyed the day. Met Colin as well who gave us some useful tips.

2 Barbel, 3 Chub

Having persevered with the float for a few hours we eventually conceded there was a bit too much pace and colour. Moving to the feeder produced immediate results and we ended the day on 9 barbel to 7lbs and 2 chub.
As ever this is a very well looked after beat and has a great head of fish.

9 Barbel, 2 Chub

Really nice day on one of the best beats on the permit. Fishing conditions were almost perfect with a dropping river and overcast clouds. Fish were hard to come by until late afternoon when they seemed to switch on. Best barbel, 7.5lb and the best chub, 5lb.
Will be booking again for next year for sure.

5 Barbel, 17 Chub

River was about 4 foot down on previous day. Looked ideal but could only manage 4 chub all day. Moved further down from to the bend but same result. Nice weather, no rain.

4 Chub, 1 Other

River high and over the croys but dropped a foot or so during the day and happy to finish with 3 barbel.

3 Barbel

River was high and fast. Fished around the cable crib swim between crease and slack water mainly to hold bottom with 4oz feeder. Overcast conditions with a little rain. 7lb barbel the best of 7 fish plus a couple of eels. All fish on maggot. Excellent stretch with easy access.

7 Barbel, 2 Other

River running very fast and coloured. Caught 2 barbel and 6 chub, the conditions... weather was not ideal, i.e. raining on and off and windy, but we both still enjoyed the day.

2 Barbel, 6 Chub