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Three sea trout caught on a small silver stoat, largest about 18 inches, (2lbs ish). All released. Great fun.

Nasty downstream wind. No fly No rises. 3wbt, all small. 2 dace,and 2 salmon parr. All on nymphs.

A bit of a strange day weather wise - got colder as the day went on and there were squally showers. All of this unsettled the fish.

Have to wade carefully at the moment as have gammy leg so some areas out of limits. 10 wbt to 12" not our most impressive total and unfortunately neither of the newbies with us managed to break their duck. The action tailed off as the day went on and not a grayling to be seen. Who tipped them off it was the first day of the season I wonder?

But a lovely beat as always!

1 x 33" (13lb approx) Cock Salmon. Caught on black & copper single barbless hook flying c. Just below the Rock Pool by the fallen tree. (Saw 4 more fish)

Total waste of a 200 mile trip. Not a sign of any living thing. Very disappointing.

Well I thought conditions should have been perfect - shows what I know. Fished early and late but only two trout and two shad caught. Of Salmon - no sign at all.

Started fishing at 1pm and had fantastic day with immediate success. 6 x WBT: 1 x 6", 5 x 10-14" providing great sport. All caught on small GHHEN all fish returned safely.

I had a very enjoyable day with Frank Williams on this beat. Nothing to show for it but lots learnt. I like the beat for its great variety of water in terms of flow and depth. I had several takes and some hooked and lost with a small one landed but not kept. Probably one keeper hooked and lost.

Trout were all taken on nymphs of various descriptions in moderately deep cold water. I shall return when time permits.

14 Brown Trout to 12". Also, 2 at 11". The rest small. Odd Mayfly hatching.

Four brown trout - all over 10in - and released as always. Lost four as well.
River a little "brown" due to the previous days welcomed rain.
All caught on dries.
A super day with easy access to the water.