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river very low and blanked

6 Chub

As expected the river was low and clear, but based on water temperatures I decided to travel. Fished the lower end of the beat where there was a bit of fast flowing water - the deep stretches looked almost stagnant. 3 Chub before lunch and a lone Barbel of around 7lb at about 4pm. I’ve never seen the river so low, but great swim cutting on the beat gave lots of choice.

1 Barbel, 3 Chub

Although river levels very low fish could be found in faster well oxygenated water.
Met Stefan , a humble and pleasant man, who passed on relevant information about tactics and best swims to fish.
A hard and difficult day as float fishing meant wading in fast water. luncheon meat and sweetcorn accounted for all the fish caught.

5 Barbel, 12 Chub

Hot temperature. River very weedy. Lost three barbel.

1 Chub, 1 Other

Nice stretch of water, we caught using cage feeder with hemp and pellets. The water was quite low however certain pegs had a nice flow in the middle of the river and this is where we had some success.

2 Chub

Fishery busy. Conditions tough as high temperatures and very weedy.

1 Chub

Loads of small chub all falling for freelined meat from faster water plus 2 barbel of 3lb and 6lb. Finding the fish was key so stayed mobile. All fish released quickly and all swam away strongly.
Loads of kingfishers to watch as well.

2 Barbel, 24 Chub

Water level very low

Paul Foley ,Romford
Very low river as expected and lack of experience on this type of venue led to a disappointing day
Will come back in winter to try again.
No fish caught