Feedback & Reports

First visit of the year and the weather for once on my side. Water was low as previously stated but there was enough not
to spoil the day. Tried trad wet flies which got a few pulls but lighting quick which I failed to react to. Decided to change to tight Euro nymphing and once I found the right weight brought two nice Grayling. Picked up a small Trout later in the day
and was happy at the end of the day. River does need some rain to bring it to its best.

1 Trout, 2 Grayling

Nymph and Dry fly. 1 small fish landed, 2 lost

Good fishing lower stretches near high force hotel , nymphs and dries , hatches of LDO and March Browns ..

12 Trout

3 Trout

1 Trout

3 Trout

3 Trout, 4 Grayling

12 Trout

Parked up at the usual spot near the Bridge ... before I progress with the report I met Bill the farmer on his quad after my session this morning ! He stated that I was just far enough back from the bridge to allow a big tractor and trailer or a lorry to get round ... park carefully here folks !! Not on any of thr gravelled pull in section .. in the rough green stuff... otherwise you may cause a problem .... that said I did have a good chat with Bill ... ended on a high note ... always a relief !!!

Anyway , the fishing... a low river and early season , tricky again!!!! Only had the three diddy fellows this morning on an eighteen flashback nymph from deep holes ... all ditto in size tbh and about seven inches or so !!! Clear as gin the water ... shame there's not another foot ... hope we get some for next month to enjoy some early morning dry fly sport !!!

No real obstacles here ... a joy to wade ... easy as so low ....hope it picks up and we get a good helping of rain.... kingfisher was busy this morning and lambs very vocal... was fantastic being in the Edw Valley again...... my old Arrow beat on Monday I think !!! Off home for an amber nectar , a fun four hours mooch ..........

3 Trout

No fish caught.