Feedback & Reports

Was really looking forward to this best but it turned out to not be a great day. Given the river levels are so low, much of the beat was simply inaccessible. In fact the first half down to the gardens had no access. We fished 3-4 swims opposite the botanical gardens, feeding up swims ahead of fishing but barely had 2 feet of water. Various methods and baits but not even a twitch. The weather was pouring with rain and blowing a Gale.

Would try again but when levels are higher. We both blanked which was a real disappointment given the previous days excellent catches from How Caple Court.

Lovely stretch with friendly and helpful bailiff and a good selection of swims. Fishing was a little slow on the day though. We struggled in general this week. One small barbel early on and a couple of chub later in the day.

1 Barbel, 3 Chub

One bite onebarbel 9lb no vermin bliss

1 Barbel

Biggest chub 3lb 8oz
Barbel 5lb 10oz

Chub caught during the afternoon and barbel came as light was fading.

1 Barbel, 3 Chub

1 Barbel, 4 Chub

2 Barbel, 8 Chub

Well what a great day at How Caple Court. Started by walking the beat and baiting up a few swims before returning to the first swim to start fishing. River levels very low so started in the swims with faster flow about 1/3 along from the cattle grid parking . Feeder method with long hair and double 15mm pellet donevrgecttuck… Started with a 8.5lb barbel… my first ever…. WOW!! What a fight. Beautiful fish in every way, colouration, pristine condition… stunning.

Moved around a few shallower swims but nothing taking so went back to the area with best flow.. Followed up with 2 x 8lb, 1x 5lb snd 2x 6lb barbel. And lost a probable double figure at the net!!

Fantastic days fishing…

6 Barbel

Water level low but had 2 chub and a barbel. Note to the person who left discarded tins of san Pelegríno and Vimto in the long grass .. I have taken your rubbish home. That’s how beats get lost .. so don’t be a litter lout you dirty pig.

1 Barbel, 2 Chub

A fantastic beat with excellent access, it is a very quiet and secluded beat in stunning surroundings. The river was very low and clear so I expected the fishing to be difficult. I did manage to winkle out a few barbel up to around the 7lb mark and plenty of plump chub. All the fish came to standard feeder tactics. Can't wait to come back.

3 Barbel, 7 Chub

Blank day