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Several very promising stretches for different techniques, but no takes. I saved what looked like the best bit, where the small river joins, until the afternoon.
I was working up the bubble line when the cattle which were been driven along the far bank were herded across the river exactly where I was fishing, with no warning. I had cattle either side of me as I struggled back to the bank, which was not easy as I was waist deep on large round stones and it was quite steep at that point to get back to the bank.
Call me old-fashioned, but a warning would have been nice,and given me time to get to safety. I am sure that if I had ruined the farmers enjoyment of his hobby he might have had more to say than I did.
If you fish this beat, avoid this section early afternoon...

13 lbs fresh run fish on tube fly

1 Salmon

Disappointing level of fly life for the time of year. Hopefully its a one off due to the cold late spring. Few rising fish but those that were active rose well to the fly - Lunns spent gnat for the splashy rise and a small black klinkhammer for the sippers were most effective

8 Trout

another blank

Turned up but the sun was high and on the water, not great for fishing so had a few casts and went home

1 Trout

Very poor day. Didn’t see much coming in

River conditions were good , some mayfly early afternoon no fish caught and none seen. Fished for four hours.

River still fairly high, over the boards at the fishing hut. Clear though. I have to say, of the beats I have fished, this one has been looked after well. New fences, styles, pathways. All resulting in a good beat with good access to the water. Whilst I didn’t hit with the salmon I caught some lovely brown trout all around the 1-2lb mark.
For anyone thinking of coming in next few days, mayfly starting to show. Small yellow and larger olive green patterns will be the go to flies.
All in all a good day. I’ll come to this beat again..

8 Trout

Caught 1 rainbow and 2 brown trout on worm. Both brown trout were returned in good condition.

3 Trout