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Some half decent trout but no salmon, the river was on the rise throughout the day and looked good however

4 Trout

Overall, given the strong reputation of this beat, this was a disappointing experience.
The upper areas with the faster water are mostly unfishable due to overgrown banks and the number of closely growing mature trees at the river's edge. Half hour lost investigating upper beat. Drove to lower section, found two fishable swims with any depth/speed of water.
Bearing in mind £25.50 ticket price, it's not unreasonable to expect better choice and quality of swims - this might explain the fairly low number of bookings on this well known stretch of water.

1 Barbel

Lovely couple of hours enjoying the river and the solitude.
Rose six (they are so fast) and lost one at the net, all on a Wickhams Fancy....so a zero return.
Few Mayfly still coming off.

Had difficulty finding access point on left hand bank (looking downstream). Suggest walking up the road (that parked on) around the bend and past the barn and then enter the first metal gate on left after approx 200yds.

Cracking day with big numbers of fish boiling on the surface. My son had 4 on the bottom taken to worm I had one on worm and as I wasn't having the same luck as him switched to spinning, bagging a lovely 3lb 8 ounce rainbow on an Abu minnow lure. The fish fought really hard on light gear jumping clean out of the water several times trying to shake the treble!!!
My only concern was on arrival there was a car parked in the bay with a Polish reg plate the occupants were asleep at 5 am and it looked as if they had fished overnight which to the best of my knowledge is not allowed on the res. Other than that the fish seem to be most active at sunrise/sunset.

WUF Note: Night fishing is not allowed on the reservoir, if you see anything suspicious please report it to the rangers immediately. Fishing hours on the reservoir, as stated in the beat notes, are from 8am to half an hour after sunset.

6 Trout

Hooked 18 netted 15, trout to 12" grayling 14" missed many more. Brown Klink for the dry and various nymphs, bead size 16.Fished 12-6.30pm. River slightly coloured, sun, cloud and rain. Beautiful beat no problem with access, great day.

7 Trout, 8 Grayling

5 barbel to 6lbs4o. 1 chub
pellets and swim feeder.
river low and clear.

5 Barbel, 1 Chub

First time at this beat and there are some wonderful stretches of water. There were only a few parr rising in Lady Margarete's and no sign of salmon anywhere. Very few other fish seen.

I like the Edw pool very much. I wondered if the WUF Gardening Elves could pay a visit.... The very top of the beat is heavily laden with Himalayan Balsam and pretty much inaccessible... There are a couple of small trees on two jetties that could do with being removed. Any chances?!

4 Trout, 4 Grayling

Busy day with fish feeding most of the day - a bit quieter from 13:00 then the fish came on strongly from 17:30. Most fish came to small boilies with pellet only accounting for a couple of fish.

23 Barbel, 18 Chub

Small rise after Monday night's rain, but no sign of any Salmon.

Slightly put out as the office wouldn't let me fish the Edw because I needed to book it the day before according to the Rules. I hadn't because a lot of rain was forecast and I wasn't sure quite what effect it would have. Anyway I chose this beat at random. First thing was I couldn't work out where to park, you need to look at the map as well as read the directions. Ended up driving to the river - do not do this by accident without a 4x4 - you'll get stuck.

Nice gentle beat and just what I neede after two tiring days. 3 trout almost immediately and then nothing for hours. Picked up a grayling at the far end of the beat and rose one to the dry of my clink and dink. Missed a few lightning takes in the fast water with the indicator. 3 salmon par on the middle section. Got the car back up the hill on the second attempt. Did save me a long walk though!

WUF Note : The Edw beats are part of the Wild Stream Fishing scheme. These beats can be pre-booked but on the day can only be fished if you are a Wild Stream Permit holder. Wild Stream Permit holders have paid for the 'right to roam' on these beats providing they haven't been pre-booked.

3 Trout, 1 Grayling, 3 Other