Feedback & Reports

( I was on salmon ticket)
The more I use a switch rod the more I love it! Fished down through the main pool with a Bann Special, just in case changed tip and leader and fished back up the river with some dries, changing patterns until the trusty Grey Wulff size 14 invoked an aggressive and acrobatic take from a brownie. 14" fish brought to the net. Immense hatches happening all evening. With a bit of water I can imagine that Bann fly could well pick a fish here with a bit more depth and flow.

1 Trout

1 Trout

Tough day, with very low water, high bright sun and temperatures hitting 28C. Despite the conditions, DB and SB managed to winkle out 2 trout each. Smallest approx. 1/2lb largest close to 1 1/2lb. All fish were in excellent condition and safely returned. Fish taken from deeper channels using heavy tungsten nymphs (PTN). Lots of fly life throughout the day, but nothing rising at all. Great day to out in a wonderful part of the world.

4 Trout

Temperature peaked at 28 degrees, with a very strong wind, not my first choice for fly fishing conditions! Fish could be found rising at some shallow pool tails, and in the faster broken water of 'run ins'. We persevered, and lost many fish, as they slashed at the fly in the fast flow, not always getting a good hook hold. We managed three for the day, with one of 1.75lbs. and two of a pound; not a spectacular result', but an enjoyable day.

3 Trout

Unfortunately due to last minute circumstances re house move ! I was un able to go fishing. Having booked it planned it and bought new kit I am very disappointed. I will book again later in the season once the house move is completed.

Arrived at 8 and it was very, very hot! Water level very low but that still means plenty of water on this beat. Fished the long tail towards the bottom of the beat where it sweeps over towards the far bank under the trees and shade. Fished a nymph under a Klink , not takers for the Klink , 2 trout around 10 oz one handsome Grayling about a pound. Various things hatching during the day , no fish showing any interested in them. Sweated my way back up the river for no result, finished up around 2. Probably a good day for an evening rise .
Stopped for a pint at the Griffin to find it all boarded up !

2 Trout, 1 Grayling

2 Trout

Very difficult conditions. Bright sunshine, no cloud cover and very low water made for a very difficult day.
Mayfly hatch was incredible at around 11.30 hrs but fish appeared uninterested. This beat needs water and I would return in the right conditions.

2 Trout

Lovely beat, as ever. Water was low and 17C. Given the expected heat, I started at 0600 - but that already felt late as the air temperature was 13C and fish were rising regularly as I arrived. I had three wbt up to about 9" before 0700 then it went quiet. I plugged on until 1000 when one came out of nowhere and took my dry but then called it quits as the heat was becoming stifling. Three fish on the dry (cdc pale watery) and one on the nymph (red tag hares ear).

4 Trout