Feedback & Reports

Unable to fish my swims due to anglers on the far bank casting to my feet, experienced difficulty finding a swim that was not being fished by other anglers. The farmer was very kind and allowed me vehicular access to the beat which was utterly stunning, with shallow streamy sections and deep pools which promised much. The beat is teaming with wildlife especially Kingfishers and Buzzards which provided ample amusement. Unfortunately not all anglers observe the courtesies of the sport. Will not be returning to this beat again. One fish lost at dusk, conditions very tough (low water, hot and sunny).

10 Trout

Fished the Courtfield section today. Weather was warm and sunny good day 4 barbel caught all around the 5lb mark and one chub around 4lb. Standard feeder tactics used and moved swims regular throughout the day. It is worth mentioning that the stretch is very overgrown especially the "meadow" which resembles more of a jungle. swims can be difficult to access. The wood section is very snaggy as described on other posts.

4 Barbel, 1 Chub

4 Trout, 6 Grayling

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

Enjoyable day fishing, occasional hatches of medium olives. Excellent location.

5 Grayling

Fished one of the cribs, could have been Thomas Wood crib. Looked an absolute peach of a swim but sadly did not produce to my methods and approach.

1 Chub

A calm day with little wind so should, I would have expected, to have been a good, top of the water day. Some midge around and fluttering stonefly. Very few pale wateries coming off and nothing else either. Not surprisingly, very few rising fish but caught those which were, and some which weren't, on a size 18 HE emerger and a grizzle Elk. Caught most of the fish though on a jig Duracel variant and a pink shrimp. Disappointing at this time of the year to already have to resort to the heavy artillery, when there ought to be more small upwings around, accompanied rising fish........ I remember, back in the good old days etc etc.............!!!!!!! Trout 12-14" and grayling mainly 13-15 inches. A lovely day.

5 Trout, 10 Grayling

Sunday day barbel between 5lb to 8lb chub all around 5lb mark. Shame the swims on the lower part of the stretch haven’t been up kept

5 Barbel, 5 Chub