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3 trout, not very big, size 18 black PTN.

A very hot day at Knill, with the air temperature in low-30s. However, the cold and crystal clear stream made it refreshing to be in the river, topping up by good shades from the trees. The water was low but the flow was still decent, considering the current drought we had. There were still plenty of pools with 3+ foot depth.

Fishing-wise, very difficult. Started at Knill farm up-to the foot bride with nothing caught. Then moved to the lower section. There were many good looking deep pools but none produced. Had 3 brown on a size 18 PTN. The first one came from a flat and the other two came from drifting PTN right next to undercut banks. Caught a crayfish by accident.

There were lots of cased caddis, under pretty much on every big rocks flipped. With that many caddis, I suspected the fish would be selective. Anyway, it was a good day out with nature.

3 Trout, 1 Other

1 Trout

Nothing caught ( my ability not lack of fish- saw a few nice ones)

Found my shortest rod (7'6") was too long for this small beat

The Hindwell is now very low and clear and fish easily spooked. Fished a couple of hours this afternoon using duo. All fish to a bead head nymph in the faster water.

5 Trout

2 Trout

Good day lovely place and had a laugh at my mate getting shocks from the electric fence

2 Trout

Only fished the lower section as had to travel home.

Lots of fishy spots but not much showing. Fished dries all morning.

Very overgrown and very difficult to navigate in sections. Upper section above weir may be easier.

1 Trout

Arrived around 10am and left just after 5pm. Overcast and warm conditions. Water was clear, good level and flow. 2 anglers. We had 5 trout to hand and hooked and lost a similar number. Only covered the lower half of the beat. My colleague modestly asked me not to mention he had 3 of the fish to hand but in my defence we hooked equal numbers.

5 Trout

Return visit with some heavier nymphs, this proved more successful (although I caught one less trout than last time) in terms of contacting fish. I managed 3 lovely trout to about 10" but lost 7 others including a really good fish with barbless hooks giving the fish a fair chance - that's my excuse anyway. All fish on tungsten grhe.

3 Trout