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Fished from 2 till 5 nothing caught. River was higher than I was expecting and slightly coloured. A few Olives were hatching but I saw no rises. I will return when it warms up a bit to a very promising looking beat.

After speculating with the Duo in the morning a swap to long leader nymphing around noon caught a 16", 15"and a 14" all on a size 14 tungsten gold head hairs ear, all in good condition.A good hatch of March Browns started around 1.30pm which got some good fish moving in the lower pool. Two fish were hooked and lost on a Deer hair quill emerger which was frustrating.The hatch finished as quickly as it started so I spent the after noon exploring the upper section of the beat.

3 Trout

First visit to this beat, and was welcomed by a huge otter which we watched feeding for 5 minutes in the lower part of the stretch. In fact, throughout the day, the wildlife was out in force. Saw many Kingfishers, Butterflies and a variety of Flies coming off, mainly Olives but saw a few Grannom making an early appearance. Despite this, the fish were not overly keen to rise, and we had to work hard and cover a lot of water to find them. The best fish being a 2 and a half pound Trout which took a tiny Duster with the most subtle of takes.

6 Trout, 2 Grayling

Salmon fishing very slow so took my trout rod...caught a three quarter pound brown trout ( released in good health ) on a gold nymph. River in good flow but not too fierce.

1 Trout

Wet fly and nymphing - not a touch! Noticed the bank erosion had left fencing hanging in mid-air around a third of the way up from the bridge.

Water was perfect, clear and 0.9m on the gauge by the bridge. Second time I have been here and I will be back, just a bit early I guess, no salmon seen or contacted. Lots of trout above and below the bridge rising to a hatch (March Browns?) Many thanks.

2 Trout

River 0.9m nice colour. Fished hard for salmo salar but no sign. A lovely day with good company. Reasonable hatch of march browns at 1pm with some risers. Had 6 takes on a march brown spider. Lost 2 after playing, a good one near the net. Caught two 1/2 lbers at the end safely returned. A very pleasant interlude.

2 Trout

One fish caught on worm with popup.

1 Trout

One fish caught on worm with popup.

1 Trout

2 wbt 3 l/2lbs & 2 1/4lbs both caught on nymphs both fish returned safely. Great location, will definitely return.

2 Trout