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Nice conditions river low. No salmon caught or seen and no canoes on the river.

River still very low and clear, because of the fine sunny weather perservered with dries. Landed 3 on an iron blue, and then one on nymph when the sun went later. Lovely autumn day. Also, the wife of the landowner said we could park on the old road in front of the gravel mound, to keep out of the way of the lorries, big tractors etc. Very helpful.

4 Trout

Walk down from carpark with our tackle wasn't easy, only half a dozen swims on the whole stretch were fishable as the banks were steep, slippery and about 25ft down to the water. Waders necessary to get to the islands. We walked to the bottom limit thinking we could fish to the old bridge supports only to find another angler in the swim just over the fence boundary on the next stretch down!! Felt a bit cheated. The walk back after a poor days fishing was pretty tough,even though we were travelling light. This is hardcore river fishing and I wouldn't recommend this stretch to anyone who isn't moderately fit or who doesn't own a 4x4 so they can park closer.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub, 15 Other

All caught on worm.

3 Trout

A lovely day although a blank with very little rising. Connected with a couple of large grayling in the deeper pools on a nymph and a few trout rises to a dry in some of the faster runs.

Lovely Autumn day with a reasonable flow on the river but still low and some floating weed causing problems. 4 barbel to 8.14 and 7 chub to over 4lbs. Not a red letter day but thoroughly enjoyable.

4 Barbel, 7 Chub

1 small salmon (red) returned. River looked good and plenty of fly about but trout were not playing. Thanks to Barry for a great day and will be looking to return soon when hopefully there will be a bit more water.

1 Salmon

Such a fun day, great sport with grayling up to 3/4 lb on soft hackles and dry (stimulator size 14). A fine autumn day, and the kingfisher to keep me company.

6 Grayling

The river was in perfect condition. I think it could have had a few more fish, as the habitat was very good. Flies used and caught fish on: Shuttlecock, CDC Caddis grey, Red Tag, hare's ear nymph. Lost two fish.
We stayed in the Carlton Riverside, which was okay. However, the landlord was not aware of the need to book tickets online. Happy to see dippers and kingfishers.
Met a very happy Simon Evans at the river after he just received news about the record numbers of Salmon fry ;-) Thanks for your great river conservation efforts and congratulations to the salmons' return!
Florian

3 Trout, 2 Grayling

Barbel (5.5 lb) caught on eliptical pellet, chub (3.5 lb) on spam. Water fairly clear and low.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub