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Landed 2 lost 2, wasn’t really expecting much. First time on the beat. Only fished a few hours as it was bloody cold. Leaky waders.

The lower beat didn’t feel very good for grayling. The upper beat much more so, would definitely recommend crossing at the bridge and walking around the house, down to the lower pools.

2 Grayling

Rained off, no fishing possible

10 Trout, 20 Grayling

0 fish

1 very nice brown trout 4lb
No salmon

1 Trout

A tough day, water was high, wind was high and there were loads of leaves floating about. Nevertheless we had a great time.. managed 2 small trout on Nymphs (hares Ear).

Will definitely return in better conditions :)

2 Trout

No Salmon, will keep trying! It was a tough day as there were loads of leaves coming down the river with a strong wind up river.

Will definitely return!

Another memorable day on a very beautiful and interesting stretch of water. The river had risen a few inches and had a slight tinge to it, which probably explained why most of the fish were taken on nymphs. I managed a trout and grayling to 16" – lovely fish in anyone's book. It's certainly challenging under foot, amongst the slippery bedrock and slimy river bed stones – a wading staff is a must! Come 3pm, the heavy rain had set in, so it was time to quit while I was ahead and head home.

4 Trout, 13 Grayling

Two rods fished the top section of the beat from about 10.30 until persistent rain stopped play just after 3pm. The river was in ideal condition, and quite chilly when deep wading. There was the odd rise, but nothing really significant. However, the grayling were in the mood, and a fly cast near a rising fish often brought a response. We managed a dozen grayling to about 16" and 2 brown trout of 10" and 12" between us. Mostly on nymphs fished NZ style, but a few on spiders and also dry flies. Good day.

2 Trout, 12 Grayling

Started at the top of the beat and finished at the bottom. Occasional showers through the day and one longer period of rain kept us damp …but happy! The fish always seem to switch on after a shower. Generally there wasnt much surface activity but fish that rose were generally keen to take our flies.

A good mix of year classes amongst the grayling which were up to 19” … trout generally smaller although best 16”. Great fun on one of our favourite beats….

5 Trout, 23 Grayling