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River low and clear but fish were occasionally rising in the first pool but I could not tell what for. Decided to stick with dry fly, a tiny tups indispensable. Attracted no interest in the almost static pools, I guess even the light leader was easily visible. However, fish were willing in the streamy and fast runs - landed 6 to 11”, and missed many more. A lovely day working upstream.

6 Trout

Tried for a salmon during the morning, but no chance - river was very low.

2 Trout, 3 Grayling

Nothing caught unfortunately

Lots of Chub and a good size too. We had two Barbel at 1920 and 2030. The "others" were Eel, Dace and Gudgeon. Any method with any bait proved fruitful. Well worth a go if you need some confidence.

2 Barbel, 30 Chub, 3 Other

Another 1st time for me fishing this beat and a privilege to fish a cracking looking section with the weir gardens opposite. There were obviously a fair number of visitors in the gardens and a lot of canoeists during the day but that all quietened down around 4pm. The day was warm and bright and the river low & clear so wasn’t expecting a great deal during the day but started about 1.30 until 7.30 and ended up with 4 barbel to 7lb+ and a chub the other was an eel on meat so the tin went straight back in my bag! Well chuffed with the result especially as I missed the prime dusk time but a tad nerve wracking when you’re playing barbel in clear water ! Usual baits of pellets, corn, mini boilies Would definitely return to this beat at some point

4 Barbel, 1 Chub, 1 Other

Another tricky but absorbing day. River very low making necessary maximum stealth. Caught steadily on a small parachute.

11 Trout

9 Barbel

2 Trout

1 Trout

1 Barbel, 6 Chub