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Caught seven small Grayling on a hares ear nymph size 16, all under 4 ounces also caught 2 trout about 12 ounces. Saw 3 cormorants, a kingfisher and several Dippers

2 Trout, 7 Grayling

A beautiful and tranquil stretch of the river. However, it was very disappointing in terms of the amount of swims available. The lower areas are basically impossible to fish due to there being no managed swims at all apart from two which were clearly very dangerous in the wet weather. Below those two the bank side was way too overgrown with trees/bushes to even consider creating your own swim.
Very annoying considering some of the best looking water could not be accessed.
To top that off, the barbel were playing very hard to get and we only had one between the two of us.
Will think twice before returning to this beat - I think WUF need to have a word with the riparian owners.

1 Barbel

Two fish caught worm.

2 Trout

1 Barbel, 2 Chub

Plenty of swims for the size of the beat but you will need to be fit and able to make the most of them. Fish caught throughout the day but most barbel came between 3pm and 6pm. Biggest fish 7lb.

7 Barbel, 4 Chub

1 rainbow caught and taken.

1 Trout

Another good day on this beat, even though the river was up after the recent rain and carrying a touch of colour. The fish (all returned) are still taking dry flies as long as the weather remains warm. The grayling didn't put in much of a show but the trout were willing. Nothing of great size - up to 12" but still fighting fit and good sport. The morning was somewhat spoilt by the appearance of canoes - I didn't think they were allowed above Hay, whatever the level?

8 Trout, 2 Grayling

Had a great day with all of us catching. All fish on pellet & feeder. Good river access & parkihg. Top advice from Colin the keeper who put us onto the fish, a charming man who it was a pleasure to meet. The barbel were from 4 to 8lb.

21 Barbel, 2 Chub

Feeder style fishing, using pellet and ground bait changing to meat. 4 chub on meat and 1 barbel late in session on pellet. The river was falling, windy and a few showers overcast.

1 Barbel, 4 Chub

Cloudy, odd light shower. River rising a fraction with a tinge of colour, plenty of weed coming through. Slow morning, a chub and an eel. Found the barbel on feeder tactics later on in day, had four, the best being 8lb 8oz. Thanks WUF.

4 Barbel, 2 Chub, 1 Other