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Fished short morning and afternoon sessions. Nothing worked first session, but wonderful spot. Swans, Peregrine Falcon and a tame Robin. (Also Cormorant). In afternoon I tried several baits with no result. Swapped to cheese paste and bait taken on the drop first time. Chub 2lb 10oz. Great day, thanks.

1 Chub

First time on this beat so started early to walk the beat. In the conditions prevailing, there were 4 swims I felt suitable to fish. No joy during the morning. Returned later in afternoon. About 3:3O lost possibly a large Barbel. Hook to 8lb nylon line broke at loop knot leaving me with 2 loops and leger gear!

River was a bit pacey for the Pike, but managed to get one at around 15lb. Lost another, but it was 20 minutes before catching this one from the same spot, so potentially could have been the same fish.
Float ledgered Bluey was the successful method.

1 Pike

6 Chub

No bites all day tried various swims, baits and presentations ie straight lead and feeder but not even a chub to show for my efforts. It was cold and the river was pushing through with plenty of water in it. That’s why they call it fishing not catching.

Last week's floods and frost had gone and conditions seemed right for a couple of end of year barbel. However, they had other ideas and a short session produced only three (good) chub. Nice to be back on the river, though with very slippery banks I thought once or twice I might be in it!

3 Chub

4 Chub

Arrived around 8am, started fishing by the “car park”. The water was clear and probably was up a bit as a bank was so slippery and wet. Moved every 1-2 hours up and down to find the fish with no luck, left the water at 3pm.
At least the weather was brilliant:)

3 chub and 1 eel all caught on meat,river low and clear.

4 Chub, 1 Other

very difficult day could not get a bit anywhere,tried maggot feeder and luncheon meat but unable to tempt a bite,river looked ok[falling] bank's very slippery after recent flood.