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River very high and rising with a lot of debris coming down,left at midday.

3 Barbel

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

The river had dropped and it did look good I fished the manhole swim in the meadow, tried various meat and soft pellets but only had one bite about 2 o’clock on a halibut pellet which resulted in a nice 6 lb barbel ! Must admit I did expect more , but the weather was kind and plenty of birds especially kingfishers about so a very enjoyable day ,

1 Barbel

River was still in floodvwith levels dropping very slowly, fishing was tough but managed 1 Barbel

1 Barbel

Didn't fish but didn't call for a wash off as I'd stupidly booked the wrong date anyhow. Will try next week in the hope that levels will have dropped and the Barbel will need to replenish some energy!

Tough conditions with a rising water level and constant rain. One Monstrous bite which resulted in a barbel caught at 7lb 10oz!

1 Barbel

3 Barbel

This was a last minute booking having been unable to finish Thomas Wood beat earlier (see separate report for explanation) and what a great decision it turned out to be. I have a great fondness for this beat having enjoyed several great days on this beat in the past and this turned out to be another one of those days. I arrived to find the water high but dropping and plonked myself in one of the last (downstream) swims on Legg Meadow. First cast, after only 30-40 seconds, the first of 7 fish was hooked. Over the course of the day (I didn't fish solidly but chose to withdraw for lunch) 6 barbel to 11lb were caught along with a decent 4lb chub. A thoroughly rubbish start to the day but a great finish!!

6 Barbel, 1 Chub

A wonderful day's fishing in high waster conditions. Ended the day on 6 barbel to 11lb and 1 chub to 4lb. Lovely beat and will be returning.

6 Barbel, 1 Chub