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Nothing caught this time.

First time on Courtfield. Looked some pikey looking swims but unfortunately the pike weren't playing, although the river looked good. It was a little low and clear but we have fished in much worse conditions. Two of us fished all day, covering the whole stretch without a touch.

Was only able to fish for a short period in the afternoon due to unexpected work commitments. I blanked.

River was in flood - though at a steady level through the day. Fished a large chunk of flavoured luncheon meat. Caught 1 x 1lb eel - that was right in the main flow with 6 oz lead holding bottom. Put it back. Nothing else. Roved, fished the main flow, creases, slack water and at one point 12ft above the water in a tree. I am sure the barbel were feeding but due to my lack of knowledge of this stretch didn't catch. I had a great day though and will be back. Lovely fishery.

1 Other

No fish caught on a tough day, river in flood.

First time any of us had fished the river, which was high and coloured. Halibut pellets and PVA mesh bags down the near bank to keep out of the strong flow but nothing showed.

River high and got higher. rained most of the day. Went home wet and tired. No fish to report.

Arrived early morning. Perfect fishing conditions. Not fished this area before. Found the water to be very snaggy. We moved 3 swims throughout the day but couldn't manage to catch a fish. 3 rods blanked. Very disappointed. Anybody fishing this stretch will need lots of feeders etc.and be very careful of the steep banks.

WUF well organised, fishery well run, well maintained. Gorgeous setting, conditions looked near perfect. However, after what we thought was a tough day on Wed. at
Fownhope, although we did locate some fish, this was a complete disaster! Three rods, at least 9, possibly 10
swims tried, not only no fish, not even a touch!!! This was due to the fact that it was almost impossible to present a bait without hitting a snag. Every second cast resulting in a lost hook length or feeder or both. I certainly don't consider myself the No.1 angler in the country but at 64yrs old I am no novice neither are my 2 fellow anglers. Very frustrating, very disappointing and unless someone can tell me the "secret" of avoiding those snags I would never fish here again.

The fishing was difficult in the swim we fished. Plenty of leaves coming down made holding bottom difficult. In the end 150g feeders did the trick. Largest chub was 4lbs 10oz and barbel 7lbs 14oz.

1 Barbel, 2 Chub