Feedback & Reports

Obvious to say but the river was low and very clear. Really good to see the ranunculus growing in numerous spots which I haven't seen before. Fished the top end of the beat as had some flow. Used feeder tactics and most fish came between 6am and 11am. They seemed to switch on to luncheon meat and not pellets. All fish were in great condition but having caught a few barbel previously I noticed that they didn't give the same 'fight'. I am guessing that this is all down to the low oxygenated water! All fish were rested for a lengthy period of time.
A really lovely stretch of water and I'll be back again for sure.

3 Barbel, 4 Other

Had the afternoon there , great spot only managed the 1 Barbel this trip , loads of cracking Chub on the float , luncheon meat was the bait of the day

1 Barbel, 12 Chub

1 Barbel, 10 Chub

6 Chub

Due to the hot weather I arrived after lunch river was low and clear . Was fishing with my Two boys all sharing the 1 rod . Would be nice if they did more child options as the do on Witney beat . We had a cracking day and managed 8 barbel biggest 9lb 6oz and some really good chub biggest around 5lb all fell to a mix of feeder and float action with pellet and meat working best . Lovely beat only downside is hill and the end of the day ????

8 Barbel, 12 Chub

Fished dawn till dusk. All fish came in the top field. Barbel we’re feeding till 9.00am then dropped off. Chub we’re happy feeding in the sunshine throughout the day all taken on luncheon meat.

5 Barbel, 16 Chub

Other was a large roach. Enjoyable days fishing until tree work started on the opposite bank killing the swims.

7 Barbel, 10 Chub, 1 Other

All caught on the float in the fast water

28 Chub

Had a good day but the was work being carried out on the opposite side of the bank, I'm amazed I caught considering the work being carried out chainsaw hammering away.
I continued to make progress on the stick float all 9 chub where caught on the meat, plenty of pellets and hemp but no barbel, the was a few signs of them flashing in the water!
sun come out and killed it.
I'll be back to have another venture soon.

9 Chub

Frustrating day with some big hits amounting to nothing, definitely our Barbel opportunities. Overall 7 chub up to 5lbs on a mixture of float and feeder approaches using corn, meat and Krill pellets. An enjoyable day rather than a 'Red Letter' variety.

7 Chub