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Washed off

River level was up over the depth gauge and was pulling through too quickly to really give us a chance. Having driven for 90 minutes to get there and being unfamiliar with the water we felt there was no option other than to give it a go. We flogged it from dawn till dusk and had one small trout just before the end of the day. Very disappointing fishing but at least it was sunny and did not rain.

1 Trout

A beautiful day on the river; snow on the mountains, blue sky and bright sun (too bright). Unfortunately no fish caught. The river was high following heavy rain 36 hours before and almost impossible to wade. Trotted maggots may have been more successful than nymphs but I didn't have any.

River swollen and coloured - estimate 7-8 feet up on normal levels though level dropped out slightly through the day. Frosty start but glorious sunshine later, fished 4 slackish areas for pike and barbel in hope rather than optimism. Lovely fishery very good access, excellent directions but nothing showing - packed up mid afternoon.

Tough day! River had risen over the past 12 hours, and with that came several periods where diesel wash off looked like it was washing through. Fished duo and french nymph, but alas no joy.
Beautiful beat though, with a huge variety of water over the 2/3 of a mile. Back in new years day.
Note - in summer, unless wading, the majority of the beat would be inaccessible.

Fished short morning and afternoon sessions. Nothing worked first session, but wonderful spot. Swans, Peregrine Falcon and a tame Robin. (Also Cormorant). In afternoon I tried several baits with no result. Swapped to cheese paste and bait taken on the drop first time. Chub 2lb 10oz. Great day, thanks.

1 Chub

AT LAST, the Irfon back in condition and down to 0.62 on the Cilmery gauge. Despite drizzle all day, it did not rise again. 17 x grayling 10-17 inches., plus a couple of out of season trout on various nymphs, Peeping Caddis, Pink Shrimp etc. Mostly 10-13 inch shots, plus one nice fish.

17 Grayling

First time on this beat so started early to walk the beat. In the conditions prevailing, there were 4 swims I felt suitable to fish. No joy during the morning. Returned later in afternoon. About 3:3O lost possibly a large Barbel. Hook to 8lb nylon line broke at loop knot leaving me with 2 loops and leger gear!

river rising on arrival, further upstream on the arrow must have been rain overnight. not to be put off gave it a few hours , sadly only connecting with the resident trout. a few of which were around the 18 inch mark . the grayling on this day were not having it . i now know a good height for trotting the arrow and the gauge really does need to be a fair bit lower than today.

River was a bit pacey for the Pike, but managed to get one at around 15lb. Lost another, but it was 20 minutes before catching this one from the same spot, so potentially could have been the same fish.
Float ledgered Bluey was the successful method.

1 Pike