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Conditions were good but the fishing was very hard indeed, not for the inexperienced. There were very large numbers of very small (size of index finger) fish in this beat one of which we caught on a small dry fly but larger fish were few and far between. We saw 2 larger fish during the day (~12") and disturbed what we thing were a couple more but they proved very difficult to catch. Despite fishing very carefully and fishing the beat one by one in sections we were unable to catch any larger fish. I fished a single upstream nymph for most of the day. The gravel seemed quite silty in much of the beat with poor weed growth and on turning over some stones there wasn't a great deal of fly life. Plenty of small midges and we did see a 3/4 LDO duns at around midday.

1 Trout

Landed two trout and hooked another three. Black spider with UV Thorax most effective and Olive body nymph. The water was not particularly clear. Very few fish moving. Not an easy beat to access due to heavy undergrowth which limits significantly the amount of the beat which is fishable. However, enjoyed my day. Some ephemerids hatching but very sporadic.

2 Trout

River at a good level with clear visibility. Weather was overcast with periods of sunshine and light winds.
Fish caught between Abernant Stream and Lady Alexander's Catch on a variety of flies, such as Klinkhammer, Waterhen Bloa and Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear.

7 Trout, 1 Grayling

Fly fishing. River high with some colour. No salmon caught or seen.

Lovely day but water low. There were a few rises in the pools but the fish weren't interested in what I was offering - nul point.

Had a great day. Saw 1 rise and caught 2 trout, one 8ins long and one 4ins long. Thanks.

2 Trout

First time on this beat, really enjoyed it. The out of season grayling were all 6 inch peas in a pod. The trout were 6 to 8 inches with the fish of the day an eleven incher. Plenty of insect life but very few fish rising. All taken on a variety of mostly tungsten beaded nymphs on point and dropper. Had some great close up views of an otter (but hope it doesn't affect the fish stocks!).

9 Trout, 6 Grayling

River was at normal level and running pretty clear.
Up stream dry fly was used throughout the day.
Some sections of this beat can be quite challenging for the novice wader or those not accustomed to larger rivers, such as myself and my companion.
Fish were seen rising throughout the day, numbers of fish caught was only limited by our skill and ability.
Beautiful area I'd thoroughly recommend giving this beat a visit.
8 Brown Trout and 1 out of season Grayling all safely returned.

8 Trout, 1 Grayling

We managed 12 wbt between our 2 rods, caught throughout the day, and all taken using nymph and spider patterns. Sporadic hatches led us to try dry flies but nothing could be tempted.
Access to the water is much improved since last season, which meant a good part of the water was available to us. Wading is still tricky in parts so caution is needed.
A terrific beat to spend a day on.

12 Trout

A fish of c.20lbs came to the fly in the Cafn Pool and fish of c.12lbs and 8lbs came to the Flying C on friday on the coloured water from the Boat Pool. Another fish was hooked and lost in the Corner pool. Interestingly the 8lb fish was already a little pink rather than silver.
In addition, numerous fish were seen running through.

3 Salmon