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Fished late p.m. and evening. One small trout to a black klinkhammer. Very quiet in all respects. Found on viewing catch returns later that DR had fished same beat earlier that day - that's my excuse. Must get out earlier.

1 Trout

Evening first exploration of this beat in a peaceful valley beneath the Sugarloaf. Water was low and very clear with a good flow, perhaps helped by the reservoir at its head. A couple of fish rising in the deeper pools at the lower end. Couldn't manage to get close enough to put a dry fly to them in the still conditions without spooking them. Nymphed the thin pockety water further up and had just the one 6" trout on a PTN, but well worth the visit.

1 Trout

Did not fish

Overcast day warming up as the day went on. Water clarity was good considering the heavy rain we have experienced the last week or so. Probably too good as suspect the fish saw me approaching. No rises seen all day so used wet fly technique with one trout taking a yellow and silver stoat's tail. Lovely peaceful spot, great to be back fishing.

1 Trout

A beautiful day in amazing countryside, however the fishing was tough! There was a small hatch of Olives and Mays late morning which did tempt the odd fish to the surface but overall little sign of fish.

1 Trout

Beautiful spring day in the valley, lots of wildlife and flowers in bloom. The river itself was at a good height, running strongly but crystal clear. A steady variety of flies hatching 11 to 3.30, but only saw a couple of rises in one pool - enough for me to try a dry, but they were not interested in the adams or olive varieties I offered. Did not rise for long either. No interest either in the nymphs, weighted or not, so a blank. The water was still very cold, so a week or two yet. Still a lovely day to be out and to practise the small sream casting!

Cracking weather
Some fly activity on the water
No trout activity seen and zero catches