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Beautiful stretch of river and met the owners who were delightful as they visited their riverside cabin. Caught 2 brown trout of under 1/2 lb each (no need for a landing net!). One was high-sticking a white shrimp thing (sorry!) through the riffle and the other was downstream swinging a PTL nymph in a fast section of current. It was a blustery day with a threat of rain and the temperatures were under 20C. There was a hatch late in the day, but didn't really see fish moving. Having said that, I saw a pair of magical looking grayling - estimate 3lb each - close to shore in the calm upper pool. Problem is I have no idea how to fish for them (or anything else, if truth be told! :)

2 Trout

Really nothing there. Tried dries, emergers, swung wet flies and nymphs. Didn't get a solid bite all day. That said there is ample reason it may not have fished well. It was quite hot and bright.
Enjoyed my day none the less and the Abernant beat is beautiful and likely a great spot under the right conditions.

18 Trout, 1 Grayling

18 Trout

Dry and largely sunny day. All the big fish seem to be alluding me over the last few days. All caught on nymphs.

8 Trout

The river looked in much better condition,saw some strands of rules growing,very exciting

3 Trout, 1 Grayling

2 Trout

River level low, but plenty of hatches going on. Caught both brownies on dry fly.

2 Trout

1 Grayling

The beat is stunning! Hut was a useful starting point. Low river conditions. Sunny, bright weather with gusting wind making casting hard at times. Very little trout activity detected through the day. Dry fly used. Small patterns. Two small trout caught and returned - 5-6" long and in good condition. Caught in the middle and far side of the pool in the middle beat section.

2 Trout