Feedback & Reports

Another enjoyable day at this scenic venue and apart from the inconvenience of the padlock there is nothing to be critical of here...but the lack of weed issue and strange colour of the river is now a common thread on these posts. On a positive note though it would appear the Coarse fish have not changed their behaviour and the increased Chub catches could be put down to the more coloured water and the possibility that they are homing in on anglers baits due to the lack of more natural food. There is an abundance of fry in the margins so quite clearly the fish have spawned despite the ongoing much publicised problems. I caught a good Perch and a number of small Chub too fishing from 10 until 7 so happy with the return in not particuarly good conditions. Only time will tell in respect the rivers health but this could be the way it will remain and Roach catches might increase too....Dace seem to be in demise and Barbel catching does seem lower but all the fish I caught were in good shape and lets hope this aspect continues.

2 Barbel, 8 Chub, 15 Other

2 Barbel, 6 Chub

Brilliant day. Worked hard for the fish but kept them ticking.
One angler, bait and wait tactics scored 19 chub and 2 barbel.
Second angler, rotated multiple swims resulting in 7 barbel and 7 chub.
Well maintained as always.

9 Barbel, 26 Chub

Hard day today. Worked the swim but no barbel to be seen.

5 Chub

Feeder fished pellets but only limited success, as we have not fished the water before this was more than likely down to us rather than any problems with the water

1 Barbel, 4 Chub

No fish but had a wonderful day in stunning surroundings, we will be back!

Perfect day with disappointing returns. Two rods fishing with only one catching. 5 chub with best at approx 5 lbs.

5 Chub

Conditions were ideal first thing in morning, catching chub between 2-4 lb most casts. Lost 2 barbel to Rocky snags before catching smaller barbel. Moved and fished peg under bridge for an hour catching 2 more chub. Sun came out and killed the day. Good fun as always

1 Barbel, 10 Chub

Fished for only a few hours morning and evening - weather turned hot and canoe traffic became heavy during the day. Just the one Barbel of 7lb 2oz, to feeder and pellet tactics. Overall enjoyable day on a scenic beat, very picturesque at dawn and dusk.

1 Barbel

Dace to trotted sweet corn.

5 Barbel, 10 Chub, 20 Other