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My first ever Brown trout caught on a dry fly so really chuffed. Had read up on the benefits of a wet and dry duo which worked great. Caught 5 between half to one pound, missed 4. A great afternoon of fishing which taught this amateur lots - can't wait for my next trip. Thanks to the fisherman by the bridge who provided useful local advice.

5 Trout

Following the helpful advice of the Booking Office the river levels were fishable (although pushing a bit but fairly clear). A small hatch around mid day and missed a take from a micro trout. Some small grayling (1-2oz) caught on weighted nymphs later. Not sure if we didn't get to grips with venue or whether early season blues. Like to try later in May/June to see where fish lie. Very attractive beat and great to get out.

5 Grayling

No fish caught today. I was joined on the bank however, by two fellow anglers of the fur and feather variety. A Heron and a Mink were both seen trying their luck. The mink in particular was quite brazen and was not at all bothered by my presence only a few feet away.
The water looked good but only saw one fish rise, better luck next time.

We saw a dead kelt of about 2'6" on the bank of Maddox. It was half eaten - otter or mink I would guess.

Lovely day on the river, stayed fairly fine and bright most of the day with occasional showers. The water level was lower than the average but clear, cold and fast flowing. We caught 2 trout (half pounder and a juvenile) and the grayling was about 14 inches.
Fish were caught during the 30 minutes of activity between 1pm and 1.30pm whilst the large up-wing hatch was going on, which was fairly spectacular. Alas it didn't last and all went quiet again for the rest of the afternoon.
Really enjoyed the beat which had lots of variety with rapids, falls, glides, pools and long sow sections.
That said, we only caught on dries during the early afternoon hatch.

2 Trout, 1 Grayling

Took a couple of trout and grayling on nymphs then managed 4 trout on dries as a hatch happened around lunchtime.

7 Trout, 2 Grayling

Great spot, didn't see a fish all day gin clear. Too early in the season I expect. Will return later this year.

Had 30 pounder, lost another at the net.

1 Salmon

Slight colour but good level. Very cold upstream wind. Started at top end with Devons and Flying C. Worked my way downstream but only joy was a nice 1lb brownie on a Flying C. Put a fly through the bottom part of the beat (lovely fly run but probably better in warmer times). On return to the hut the only other angler on the beat had just returned a cracking ''thirty''. Perhaps it will be my turn next time.

1 Trout

1 Trout