Feedback & Reports

Arrived at sub zero temperatures. Walked the full stretch before settling on a swim in the meadow. Pike (8lbs) first cast - only fish of the day but what an atmospheric setting in the freezing mist.

1 Pike

Tough day on the bank. River up and running fast taking 6oz feeders to hold bottom. Weather mild but water was very cold. I had 2 barbel one mid morning and one right at last light both scrapped brilliantly. My dad lost 2 fish in a snag that the flow seemed to direct them into and I lost a chub in the same area.

2 Barbel

A very cold day, resulting in no bites and no fish which was disappointing as this was the final outing to this river this season.

Arrived at about 10 o'clock to find the river at about normal winter level and running clear. Mild and overcast with a bit of rain in the morning, so was hoping for some Barbel action which never came (water temp still a bit low maybe?). This was made up for with a Grayling in my first swim and 5 Chub (lost another to a hook pull) between two other spots. Most fish fell to feeder fished pellet and maggots, with one of the Chub falling to trotted maggots.
Nice peaceful day by the river :)

1 Grayling, 5 Chub

No fish caught

Only fished for 2 hours river cold and lifeless not a bite even the swans took to the fields!

Tried fishing the deeper, slacker water for a few hours with a running leger alternating cheese paste and luncheon meat but without success. Mid afternoon I switched to the faster water and was rewarded with three nice chub, the largest running to 4lb.

3 Chub

One chub caught using maggots.

1 Chub

Very peaceful beat. Targeted pike initially with lures, nothing happening! The river was coming through at quite a pace but still lots of good looking and accessible areas for the pike. Couple of big salmon spotted on the move and counted 60+ swans on the water at one time although they didn't cause any probs. Decided at 3pm to have an hour or so going for barbel or chub. First cast produced a screaming run, slide down the bank(not the first of the day) which resulted in a snapped rod and a lost fish. This was gonna be one of those days I thought!
With the last piece of luncheon meat I free lined it down the edge and straight away a bite and an immaculate chub of 3 lb saved the day....will be back

1 Chub

Lovely frosty morning. Fished dead bait for Pike, no joy.