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One rod tried for salmon for a while to no avail, ended up catching lots of grayling and a few trout on various dry flies, and a few on the duo taking hare's ears. Best graylig was 1lb 12oz and the best trout about a pound. Lovely looking bits of water with a fair few fish rising on the flats just above the bridge.

6 Trout, 25 Grayling

Between the 2 rods we caught 5 wbt - the best to around 1.5 lbs (all returned safely). All were caught using small nymph patterns fished across-and-down. Lost 3 larger fish, again all hooked on small, dark nymphs/spiders.
No hatch to speak of, and despite staying late in the day we only saw 2 rising fish.
River looked perfect, and with a little more warmth will get us back for another crack.

5 Trout

Nice location, nothing seen, nothing caught.

Better weather conditions for fishing than 23/4. Cloudy, downstream breeze, air temp. 15-18C, water temp. 11C. Arrived at noon. An excellent but brief hatch of (late?) March Brown started at 12.10 pm and continued for 20 mins. Many fish rising. Had 2 on dry March Brown(Heddon). Moved upstream in search of a recurrence and was fortunate to come across a hatch of LDOs at 1 pm with plenty of fish rising. This continued sporadically for about one and a half hours. Caught 4 on dry olive. Trout averaged 1lb 2oz with two at 1lb 8oz. A nice day's fishing!

6 Trout

1 heavy salmon lost in Biblins Run when cast snapped. 1 x small brown trout caught.

1 Trout

Caught 4 brown trout using mayfly imitation kept 2.All caught between Lower Caban and Island Stream in fairly fast water. Day was overcast and fishing was very enjoyable.

4 Trout

Cold and wet no evidence of any fish whatsoever in this part of the river. Only movement on the river from a large black dog fetching stick thrown in by owner.
Wild Stream?

Last minute booking didnt start fishing till 4pm looked a bit gloomy and cold. 2 small trout taken on grhe and ptn nymph duo. Nice beat. Easy access and wading.

2 Trout

Fished the west shore in thick mist and fine drizzle. Two 1.5lb rainbows caught on mepps spinner. Mid afternoon weather improved slightly and was suprised to see a large MINK casually walking along the bank at the southern end of the reservoir. It was in good condition and had a very dark brown coat. First time I have seen these pests at any stillwater. Have there been other sightings?

2 Trout

Another 16lb bar of silver for Alfred Pope from the Cafn.

1 Salmon