Feedback & Reports

Blanket weed meant the float for me and corn feeding hemp on a light stick float found plenty of dace and 2 barbel. Great fight and perfect condition.

2 Barbel, 30 Other

1 perch early to a soft lure. Had a few nibbles from trout too. I also picked up loads of discarded line. Please do the same when you see it, don't leave it for someone else. Accidents happen but let's clear up when we see a mess, don't walk past it.

1 Other

Fished from 12 till 7pm. Water temperature was a refreshing 13.8 deg at the start.
Alternated between dries and nymphs, and caught 9 brown trout between 9" and 13" and 5 grayling between 12" and 17". The grayling were measured against my 15" landing net. Not much rising but a mix of 9 trout and grayling came to a dry fly fished around likely spots, with the other 5 on nymphs. Fished were caught in every pool, from the bottom to the top of the beat. Good day.

9 Trout, 5 Grayling

Water low. Temp early 20s. Hard going compared to previous years. Fished 7 days of the week now so lot of pressure on fish. Track over grown.

25 Chub

No trout caught, a few rises and one hooked but not landed on a pheasant tail nymph.

First time fishing this fantastic beat, and it certainly lived up to expectations. As many others have already noted, the setting is beautiful and the fishery is exceptionally well managed. The variety of water on offer allows anglers to employ a range of techniques. I spent most of my time nymphing under a New Zealand yarn indicator in the faster runs and riffles. There was plenty of interest throughout the day, although only one fish ultimately found its way to the net. A special mention goes to Rachael, one of the owners, whom I met during my visit and who was incredibly helpful, welcoming, and accommodating.

1 Grayling

Had a few bites , and lost one

3 Trout

Very tough conditions as the river was exceptionally low and clear. Great day nonetheless with patience paying off eventually. Multiple techniques were tried on the day with the clear winner being single banded pellet & PVA bag.
(Someone did try to sneak in and fish with out a booking but the bailiff swiftly kicked him off)

1 Barbel, 11 Chub

Fished afternoon and evening. Tried trotting and wading to no avail. Thinking conditions against me ,thought Id scope out the layout of river for future visits, started to walk the length of river up from beach. Half way up looked down a couldnt believe my eyes , a shoal of barbel at my feet all coming in and out of a deep spot and overhanging tree. Watched in awe as they glided between each other. Beat a quick retreat, grabbed my gear..... fed heavy for an hour and rolling meat ...... it's easy when you know where they are!!!!

6 Barbel