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Following heavy rain the previous day the river had risen about 2 feet and was well coloured. Tried our usual swims but soon found that a lot of streamer weed was coming down below the surface and it was impossible to hold a rig in place for more than 10 minutes. We moved and found a swim with a semi slack behind a bush and this produced ten takes but only seven barbel landed, the others shedding the hook.

7 Barbel

Short session as the river was still very low. Nothing during the late afternoon but five barbel in the last 90 minutes.

5 Barbel

Only a few hours in the moring while the sun shone, just the 1 chub for my troubles

The river was as low as we had ever seen and, sadly, our two favourite swims had received severe pruning back of the trees bordering the swims removing refuge places for the fish. We tried three different swims but not a touch all day. Two barbel and a chub in the last hour. A difficult day.

2 Barbel, 1 Chub

No fish all day, very hot and bright sunshine, nothing moving, even into the evening.
Pellet, boilie approach on the ledger.
Always another day.
Lovely place to be nevertheless, some might say #rubbishanglers but that was disproved the next day at Holme Lacy 3 with totally different weather conditions.

Low and clear conditions so tough days fishing even last knockings very quite, still a lovely day by the river.

4 Barbel

A bad day weather wise with strong sunshine and little flow. Just had he one Chub out of the blue. To be honest i can't really recommend the place as there are not many swims at all and with low water landing a fish is almost impossible. The downstream half is jungle with impossible steep overgrown banks and contains a maximum of two swims. The upstream half is no better although i must admit i never walked it all. To be honest, I feel that I should ask for my money back! I'm not after a commercial fishery, and appreciate a wild feel, but feel that absolutely nothing is being done to enhance the fishery in any way. I won't be coming back or recommend the place.

1 Chub

Unable to fish my swims due to anglers on the far bank casting to my feet, experienced difficulty finding a swim that was not being fished by other anglers. The farmer was very kind and allowed me vehicular access to the beat which was utterly stunning, with shallow streamy sections and deep pools which promised much. The beat is teaming with wildlife especially Kingfishers and Buzzards which provided ample amusement. Unfortunately not all anglers observe the courtesies of the sport. Will not be returning to this beat again. One fish lost at dusk, conditions very tough (low water, hot and sunny).

Good day on this lovely beat. Tricky conditions with hot, bright weather and low, clear water but still managed to catch a few. Really like How Caple and will be back soon.

8 Barbel, 2 Chub