Feedback & Reports

The day started bright and sunny but degenerated as grey skies and constant rain set in from midday. The river was low, as expected so we concentrated on the woods section where there seemed to be more flow with sufficient depth. Bites were hard to come by in the sunshine but, as the cloud cover built up, the action started and we finished with 2 barbel (largest 9lbs 6oz - my PB) and 7 chub (largest 6lbs 2oz - my mates PB). 3 other barbel were lost in the fight. All fish taken on pellets despite trying other options. Brilliant fishing and a testament to sticking it out when conditions aren't ideal.

2 Barbel, 7 Chub

Nothing caught.

1 Pike

Bright sunshine and crystal clear water dictated fishing at depth. Accordingly, one lovely grayling to a goldhead PTN and two 12" trout to a weighted GRHE.

2 Trout, 1 Grayling

Saw couple of fish jump above Martin's Island, none caught.

Had the stretch to myself for the whole day. Arrived first thing, as staying locally, intending to fish the usual pellet tactics for the barbel. Ended up splitting day in two.
Morning session no results on pellet so switched to feeder. 6 barbel to 10lbs and 6 chub to 5lb in various swims.
River went dead at about 10:30am stayed until 12 then went back to caravan for some grub.
Went back to the river at 5pm
Tried pellet again, this time success, left at 9:30
12 barbel to 11lbs and another 6 chub to 6lbs.
Lost approx 6 other fish in snags, of which there are a few.
Fantastic bit of river, albeit with a limited number of swims. Saw a number of salmon through the evening session, as well as signs of otters.

18 Barbel, 12 Chub

I seemed only able to find small chub rising in a couple of places. The cold wind in the evening reduced any chance of a decent hatch so it was a bit of a disappointment. Watched a nice tree creeper though.

2 Chub

Evening session on this great fishery, park by your beat, few small trout and 1 shad on fly, no salmon.

4 Trout, 1 Other

Saw 1 fish nothing came to the fly.

First time on this great beat, lovely day. Fished all pm but had to leave at 6.30pm - a pity. Steady flow of various flies hatching, but few fish rising. However, the trout were ready in the runs and pools to inspect and occasionally take my para. and elk hair offerings, and I landed 10 between 7 and 10". There may well have been an evening rise, will be back to try! Also a buzzard glided over going upstream, wings brushing the trees either side - made me feel insignificant! And there is a holiday yurt in one of the fields with wood cabin loo etc - I nearly trod on the wine and champagne bottles cooling in the stream, but resisted temptation!

10 Trout