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Landed 1 small grayling on a Hares Ear nymph. Very nice B&B at the Majors Arms - Bishops Frome

10 grayling to 2lb, all on weighted nymphs. The river was at 11in on the camera, and the weather was calm and bright with temperatures rising to around 11 degrees. The fish were spread out across the beat, including the newly cleared section above the top weir. Please note that the access point above the weir still has some barbed wire embedded in the ground as you go over the stile to the river bank - beware, ripped waders are no fun in the winter! It is worth noting that the section above the top weir can be accessed only by wading, and there is no exit from the river at the top of the beat - you must wade back down the river to the top weir. Not ideal because you disturb the fish again on the way back.

An enjoyable, if relatively quiet, day with a few chub and five barbel to 6.4 between us, all on pellet. The river was rising after the previous day's heavy rain with weed and debris making the fishing a little trying so we were pleased to see a few fish.

A concern was the high proportion of fish with damaged mouths, due I think, to using barbed hooks as I found one broken off trace with a barbed hook attached, still in the fish. The line seemed to be only 5 or 6lb b.s.. My appeal to anglers would be to use only barbless hooks and at least 10lb trace to save these magnificent fish from undue stress and mouth damage.

The online booking service is superb as is the information provided by WUF. Many thanks.

3 x grayling 6-16 inches, 12 x out of season trout 6-12 inches, fishing short nymphs. A day of fog and rain, but temperature still in double figures. One good grayling here, but it was the unseasonable trout which were really to the fore, occupying the feeding lies at heads of pools. One salmon redd seen. Unlike the trout, it seems they know what they should be doing.

8 or 9 grayling upto 1 1/4lb plus a couple of very small trout. Mixture of dries and nymphs. Pretty tough day on a beautiful stretch of water.

I fished Saturday and Sunday and caught 25 chub from 2lb to 4lb 4oz, also 3 Barbel 5lb 14, 6lb 10, and 8lb 10. All were caught on pellet from beats 3, 4, and 5. I had an excellent trip it was well worth the 4 hour drive. I met Ian at first light to show me around and he also gave me some tips. Looking forward to the next time.

Three small grayling less than 1/2 pound. Rising to spider patterns.

The internet service was great and very easy to book our tickets. Please keep up the good work.
One fish was caught: 12lb 4oz pike on a lure.
The scenery at this location was fantastic but we were disappointed at the lack of access to the river from the bank. We found only 2 locations, one at the start and also the build out at the end of the beat. “Plenty of spots to access the water” is an inaccurate statement for the average angler.

Instructions on the website, of how to get to the beat and the extent of where it is, before you book the tickets would be helpful to assist in judging the beat’s suitability through viewing Google Earth. WUF NOTE: as preferred by owners, beat limits are not given out prior to making a booking - if you wish for a more detailed location of a beat please contact the Booking Office on 01982 560788.

We had to rescue a drowning sheep by hauling it up a steep bank at risk. It would have been helpful to have a contact number for the owner of the land in case of an emergency.

We will be using your service again.

13 x grayling 12-15 inches, 8 x out of season trout 8-12 inches. Another mysteriously warm and balmy November day, with a lot of cloud, Irfon running slow and clear. About half the fish taken on the dry fly, although many grayling only prepared to boil under the fly. The rest on nymphs with a French leader.

1 X 14" Grayling + a handful(!) of fingerlings and one o/s WBT. All fish returned safely. Nice venue.