Feedback & Reports

Had a go from 12pm until 5pm. Not much fun though, very wet and windy and river rose 4" while I was there. Clarity not great, just over a foot or so I would think. Did see 2 coloured 10 pounders in the top of the rock pool. Other points of interest were an otter working the Bridge Pool and a tailess (bob-tailed) fox working the far bank at the Gravel Catch and then sheltering by the dying Oak tree.

A lovely beat, but no salmon seen or caught.

River rising, managed 3 barbel.

An extra 3 feet of water restricted fishing to Legg Meadow. A slow day with only 1 barbel of 5lb 6ozs caught along with several dace and eels. Again nothing on pellet.

Surprisingly quiet day on a coloured, falling river, despite the rain that came down in the morning.
One barbel 3rd cast and then two small chub during the rest of the day. Not even any evidence of an evening feeding spell towards dark. Very strange, but I guess that's the nature of the game.

3 rods caught 13 Barbel to 8lb 14oz and 2 Chub, pellet & meat being the successful baits. First time on this stretch thoroughly enjoyed the day. Watch out on this stretch, the Barbel bites were more like taps than grab your rod. Will be back.

Firstly, many thanks to the Foundation for making this lovely beat available for trotting tactics. River back in perfect condition after recent heavy rain. Both anglers used red maggots on light (3/4BB ) stick float method.
Lot of brownies caught. Out of season, all were quickly unhooked in the water and returned. Only a couple of grayling showed, best fish about 14 inches. A very enjoyable day in some lovely surroundings. Will definitely be back to try again, once we've had a couple of frosts.

2 Chub, 3 Barbel all on pellet.

Fished through all the seasons in one day - wild conditions! One small chub to show for two rods after a full days fishing.

Arrived at beat at lunchtime and fished until 18.00. River in good condition after recent floods. Plenty of water but was clearing nicely. Four Barbel caught on the very large halibut pellet, 4.13lb, 4.13lb, 6.14lb and 8lb 3oz. Thanks WUF.