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No fish caught. River very low, very little rising even with large amounts of insect life on the surface. Access at lower end of beat below bridge inaccessable, extremly steep bank side and too overgrown to be able to fish. Tried to gain access to lower Trout pools through stream running into river, but not possible either. Spoke with Beat master, very helpful and friendly chap. Would visit again when water level back up.

Lively weather and lively fishing. 6 rainbow trout ranging from 1.2 lb to 1.8 lb all caught on mepps aglia 3 copper and silver spinners. In between this lot was a small brownie about 8 inches suitably returned, and another two rainbows which shipped the lure.

This water seems best when there is broken cloud or overcast skies. Wind was howling and the periodic showers torrential.

Fished pm and early evening. Inclement weather including rain and high wind meant hatches lasted minutes. One fish each caught, one small brown and one brown of approx 12 inches, to nymph and klink respectively. River had autumnal debris, presumably due to slight rise and debris blown on to water. The odd fish was rising, but klink brought fish up.

No fish caught by any of rods. Water slightly coloured from thunderstorms night before. May fly hatch extensive but minimal fish activity. Overall, very few fish apparent.

Water low and clear with a strong downstream wind and some heavy showers. CJK had 2 undersized trout from faster water on a olive nymph and olive quill (wet). JW had 2 undersized fish on an olive nymph.

Beautiful Beat, difficult access in places. River extremely low, no fish even seen, nothing rising or even spotted in deeper pools.

Water low and clear with a strong downstream wind. CJK had 3 undersized trout from the fast water of the rapids on a goldhead hares ear nymph and invicta. JW was fishless.

Fantastic beat with some lovely pools and gravel glides. The top section of the beat in particular is one long gravel glide of knee to waist depth (in low water!). Fish were rising all day as it was generally overcast, warm and quite still. Landed 18 fish and lost a further 4-5. A couple of fish were 5-6", the rest were all 9-12". Most of the fish took either a large size 12 Wyatt's deer hair emerger, or small size 16-18 Adams. Saw a couple of fish, including one that swam past literally four feet away, that were 2lb+. Some of the beat is quite deep and can't be waded, however this no doubt creates ideal habitat for larger trout. Was preparing for an epic spinner fall in the evening with the air thick with small olives and a few true mayflies. However, bang on dusk a storm rolled in and everything retreated back to the leaves and trees!

With very little water in the river it made for an interesting day. 10 fish caught between the three of us, the largest a brownie of 10oz and a grayling of 1lb (all returned). Abernant is a stunning location to spend a days fishing.

7 Brown Trout all taken on dry flies. Various patterns. Best fish 12"