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River in good condition and a stunning beat. Had a great first day salmon fishing after a few lessons. No salmon caught but some nice trout. Will try again soon.

5 Trout

I fished bits of Upper Longtown and the Olchon. Despite the rain, both were quite low. The Olchon was affected by work on the bank and someone wheeling their barrow into the stream to clean it. The bottom field of Upper Longtown was well protected by barbed wire. Despite all this I had five fish which, added together, may have been takeable. They all came to a Klinkhammer while a nymph was ignored. Definitely beats for the younger angler.

5 Trout

Slight colour to the river following recent rain. Two takes and two fish to nymph duo.

1 Trout, 1 Grayling

I had a couple of hours on the dry ( iron blue parachute ) as the level was perfect. Water clear with a slight tinge.Trout still rising so nymphs not tried. Best about 6 inch and as always all returned.

5 Trout

Guiding 2 inexperienced salmon anglers(mates actually) and started at Rock pool. Moved down to Wood stream and on below below the bridge. One salmon hooked just above wires on red/gold F.C. Fish showed on surface and spat the hook. Time for lunch at reopened Chain Bridge Inn- beer and food good. Fished below bridge for another hour and returned to Rock. No more fish hooked but fish showed below bridge and at Chine. I am intrigued at "No Topless Bathing" sign on gate. Why is this not mentioned in WUF beat description?
WUF note: We try not to be too prescriptive!

16 x grayling 6-16 inches, 4 x trout 12-13 inches, all on nymphs, Tungsten Hare's Ear and Pink Shrimp. Most of the grayling on the 11-13 inch range. Plenty of fly life around, but a speculative change to dry fly after lunch proved to be pretty much a waste of time. Lypole looking as delightful as ever on a mild day of sunshine and clouds - to be honest a day of continuous drizzle here would be pleasant

4 Trout, 16 Grayling

River looking good fishing slow but average size good.
All fish caught on pellet, 2 over 9lbs one over 7lbs, chub about 3.5lbs.

3 Barbel, 1 Chub

15lb cock fish taken on a Cascade at 7.30pm

1 Salmon

Fished from 10.00 am to 7.00pm, great days fishing, fish feeding all throughout the day. 7 barbel landed from 5 to 8.5ibs, (several lost ), 5 chub from 2 to 4ibs, not a canoe in sight all day. Fished the Church Stream pool at the far end of the island. All fish caught on halibut pellets. Very nice beat, but too pricey at £22 (+ £2 booking fee).

7 Barbel, 5 Chub

Perfect conditions on a glorious day. Thanks to Terry for his guidance.

3 Trout