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River up but dropping. 4 Barbel all around 6lb from near the car park, a lovely Chub of 5lb 8oz and a couple of fish lost. 1 Barbel in the meadow. 2 people pike fished but apart one lost fish around 8lb then it was quiet but understandable in the conditions.
Still an enjoyable day had by all.

5 Barbel, 3 Chub

No fish caught

Conditions a little challenging as the river was a good 0.5M above normal height water clarity clear good visibility
Successful float fishing with centrepin using bolo float method, successful baits red maggot and worm fished below Trevor
Stopped loose feeding as this turned the fish off - good day all things considered
Fished for 3 hours size between 6 oz and 12 oz each fish
Lost one good sized fish - not sure of species

1 Trout, 11 Grayling

River up c. 3-4 ft coloured. Ledgered spiced luncheon meat, rod length out.

Good access to the fishery despite the rain.

1 Barbel

River high and wild, spent a couple of hours trotting, retrieving leaves and debris every cast. Beautiful sunny day, but no fish

gale force winds not fishable

Passing through heavy rain the day before warned us that fishing might be difficult and so it proved. However, having travelled a long way, we were determined to give it a go. River was rising and already quite coloured when we got there. In the end, using French leaders and nymphs, we managed two grayling from clearer parts of water and enjoyed the day in lovely surroundings.

2 Grayling

Thought I would try a new spot out but unfortunately it was terrible conditions and I couldn't really fish. I did briefly throw a line in but abandoned the day shortly afterwards.

7 x grayling 6-14 inches, 4 x out of season trout 8-12 inches, nymphs. River starting to rise.

7 Grayling

River very clear. Fished for 4 hours so didn't have time to explore the whole beat. All fish caught in the lower half. Three good fish of around 1.5 lb. A lovely setting.

5 Grayling