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A nice morning on a low clear river, barbel caught first thing.

2 Barbel, 5 Chub

I think the parking at this venue is a bit dodgy, the main road is very busy perhaps opposite the water board gates would be better if permission was sorted. Fished end of first field usual method pellet +feeder 2 barbel 4lb and 8lb very hot day so glad to get 2 fish, canoes were very good kept to opposite side of river.

2 Barbel

Another tough day on a coloured and out-of-sorts river. Normally reliable swims in the top meadow and the woods failed to produce in the bright sunshine and 30-degree temperatures, and we cut our losses early without even a sniff of a barbel. Very unusual for this fishery!
Owner Note : In exceptional hot and sunny weather, barbel feed late when the sun starts to go down, as regular angler J.A. demonstrated the 18th.

3 Chub

Arrived late afternoon to a rising river but found our favourite wood stretch fishable, just! 3oz leads held in the strong flow and with the two of us sharing just a single rod we hooked nine barbel, seven of which we landed to an impressive 9lb 8oz. Great beat, great fishing. Back in two weeks.

7 Barbel

Craig, Alan and Zak fished Courtfield most of the week with the odd foray to join John on Wyebank. Fishing was concentrated entirely along top half of Legg meadow. Except Sunday 10th when it was unnaturally quiet with the fishing they all caught good barbel every day to 10.25lbs. Not the numbers of Wyebank but nonetheless good sport of quality fish in the 7-9 lb range and Zak's double at the pipes. John's party started fishing the day after Ray Smee's epic catch on Wyebank whom they met last Wednesday when Ray was well on his way to his record catch at around 18 barbel on Wyebank. Ray and his two mates all fishing the bottom pool ended up with 112 fish for the day including 52 barbel just showing how many fish are in that swim. John, friends and family had a fabulous 10 days of fishing in lovely surroundings on a well maintained fishery. Now planning our return for next year.

Enjoyable couple of hours fishing this great beat, before driving back to Cornwall. No salmon seen or showing

On my own as a mate let me down. Fished from 8 till 2 and caught 3 barbel 2 chub from my favourite swim. Lots of canoes but were all polite and considerate. Thanks.

3 Barbel, 2 Chub

Started morning in the wooded section using the normal tactics of feeder & pellets. Fish
Caught: Ray - 3 barbel (best 10.1lb), 4 chub; Ian - 1 barbel, 2 chub, 1 eel; Alan - 2 barbel, 3 chub, 1 eel. Went and had lunch in Ross then came back in afternoon to Legg Meadow. Using the same tactics: Ray - 3 barbel, 3 chub (best 5.2lb), 4 eels; Ian - 3 barbel, 1 chub, 1 eel; Alan - 2 barbel, 3 chub, 1 eel. Another productive day with hardly any boat traffic. Must thank Don for his help & advice.

14 Barbel, 16 Chub, 8 Other

Perfect conditions for a late afternoon/evening session on the river, extra foot or so of clearing water with little or no debris washing through. 11 barbel, 2x 9lb, 3x 8.5lb+, 2x 8lb, a 7lb, a 6lb and 2x 5lb and 9 chub of 3lb-4lb. Amazing fishing on an amazing bit of river! Back in two weeks.

11 Barbel, 9 Chub

A great day on a flooded river. The colour was perfect for barbel. They also joined the party too. The guy's caught steadily throughout the day. Nothing really large as they had just spawned by the look of things.Most between 5lbs and 7lbs.
25 barbel was a fantastic days sport. One of the chaps fell into the river within 5 mins of arriving. Thank goodness he was fine and after a change of clothes all was good.
So please be careful on the banks. I always take a rope to aid getting up and down the steep banks.

25 Barbel, 2 Chub