Feedback & Reports

Superb conditions on the river and the first return visit to the Estate saw season permit holder Geoff Tyler try for a salmon on this pleasant afternoon. Fishing Loxters pool left bank, he encountered a very large fish which took his fly fished close to the bottom. The fish was in control throughout the ten minute encounter which ended with a straightened hook. The only rod on the estate this week. Geoff will be back soon to try again.
Report by TW

Sadly had a small fish escape my line prior to a confirmed catch so drew a blank!! Better luck next time! Great conditions water dropping flies rising, but still could not catch!!

Damsel fly was used for all three.

3 Trout

Beautiful day out, sunny. Could have done with a bit more cloud. Saw a few fish rising and a few small trout cruising around the flats. No fish caught due to angler haha. Missed two rides to my fly though. Fished nymphs early morning (incredibly badly) until I saw a hatch and fishes dries..
Will be coming back..

Very strong fresh fish of 15lbs taken on a red/black flying C.

1 Salmon

A 25lb fish – been in the river three or four weeks – on a Flying C. Fourth Cast! A terrific fighting fish but safely returned.

1 Salmon

No Catch.

Missed a couple of bites early on then nothing all day until late in the afternoon when I managed 2 Barbel and 3 Chub. Alan had 2 small Grayling.

2 Grayling, 2 Barbel, 3 Chub

A wonderful afternoon to end the season! River in good condition, low enough to access most swims comfortably and still falling with a bit of colour. Weather fine and reasonably warm. The barbel were feeding throughout this session and I eventually finished with 11, nearly all in the 5-7 lb range on halibut pellet.

11 Barbel

2 barbel of about 5lb each to end the season. Back on June 16th!

2 Barbel