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dificult fishing conditions due to the downpour overnight bringing down lots of weed in the water

Mick pointed out a couple of showing fish but they would not take. Couple of Shad took my salmon fly. Later flash flood coloured the water so an early bath.

3 Other

A few salmon seen in the tail of Vanstones, but quite coloured fish and probably residents. One small shad caught and safely released.

1 Other

No sign of salmon.

3 Chub

shad

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A very hot day, with no fish seen for much of it. Late afternoon, saw a fish rise in the deep water at the very end of the Vanstone pool. As it couldn't be reached with a fly, I used the spinning rod and cast out a black flying C as far as I could into the middle of the river. Hooked into a 12lb cock salmon on the second cast. A slightly coloured fish, but pretty lively and a bonus at the end of a long but enjoyable day. Thanks again Mick, for your expert guidance.

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Lovely beat but we think few salmon around. Saw one, moved none, caught none. Lowish, clearish water. Blazing sun all day and not ideal conditions but would fish this again in other conditions.

Conditions could hardly be better! How many times have you heard that this year?
Not a touch for us as we covered the water with a selection of flies and Mick's advice in our ears.
A fish seen at Vanstone.

No fish caught or seen, but spent a very pleasant day with Mick, who gave shared some of his great knowledge of lies etc. which should greatly improve my chances of success on future visits to Goodrich Court.

What a change... 24 degrees, not a cloud in the sky. The water levels have dropped and the water was crystal clear. Great conditions for fishing. The only slight issue was that there weren't any salmon to be seen, let alone caught! The beat is in great condition and I will return again this year.
A great day, in beautiful surroundings. This year I accept that salmon will be rare at best.