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3 x barbel up to 7lb and a large eel. River perfect should of had more but not on the feed ?

3 Barbel, 1 Other

Nothing, very difficult access and very unsafe

Having arrived 45 mins before first light and forgotten my head torch i eagerly awaited the darkness to turn to light before slowly unpacking the car putting my waders on, it was soon light enough to make the short walk to my selected swim for the day. With rain and cloud forecast for the morning and sunny in the afternoon i was really looking forward to another (hopefully) successful session, after seeing the river i was thankful to see it a nice tinge of brown i could not wait to get the rod in the water. Bite time was slow and after changing to meat my fortunes changed, i had three bite in quick succession, and delighted to land three Chub of 5lb 2oz, 4lb 13oz, 4lb 8oz, and another hour or so later around 4lb, only no sign of those elusive Barbel? As the sun started breaking through the clouds the bites started to diminish i managed another fish an eel of 2lb, Next cast i was snagged again and promised myself if i lost anther rig after the 5 times previous i'd call it a day, i guess what yes i lost it. Canoe traffic was light, so no complaints this time. Thanks again WUF for great access to a great river, i'll be back in a few weeks to try again.
** yes almost forgot, when i settled into my swim i watched a wild otter playing in the margins on the opposite bank before disappearing into the undergrowth... i was blown away, my first wild otter.. !

4 Chub, 1 Other

The Chubb averaged around the 4 pound mark and were in good condition. Barbel eluded us today but that’s life. Just a quick point reference parking at the water works. The sign says don’t park in front of the gate. You can park at the side of the entrance just make sure they have access to the gate.

7 Chub

One solitary lonely barbel was caught by my mate 9 1/2 pound in excellent condition

1 Barbel

Second of two days fishing again fishing in the woods. Another Eel first chuck and then the luncheon meat was put away. Continued with fish meal boilee that has done well for me everywhere. Nothing doing except a couple of plucks but at least no more Eels. This did not feel like a prime Barbel river that I believed it to be.

1 Other

The river looked good with some colour and the mild conditions made me feel very confident.
Unfortunately the fish had other ideas ! One Eel on luncheon meat and nothing else was disappointing, not even a Trench mouth (chub) !!

1 Other

Fished afternoon session in the woods, one 7Ib 8oz Barbel.

1 Barbel

Fished the bend and lost too much gear to snags, moved to the top end of the meadow to only find a couple of chub

2 Chub

2 Barbel, 6 Chub, 1 Other