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A very bright and fine day. I caught one 3/4 lb trout at the side of the Bridge Pool at 2pm when there was a brief rise. In the morning on the lower beat I saw one salmon moving upstream. I stayed at the Manor Hotel which was welcoming, clean, good food and a pleasant place to stay.

4 x BT on Adams Parachute all returned. 9in, 10in, 12in and 17in. Several lost.

I caught three brown trout in excellent condition, typical size of the river. Caught on Sedge pupa imitation, fished down and across. I was very happy with the stretch of river, fishing and fish. I was very pleased to see Kingfishers and Dippers, but also saw a large Cormorant and a Mink on the river. I believe the river is fly only, however I saw someone in a camo jacket spinning possibly for Pike. I didn't question the (18-20 yr old) man as he was on the other side of the river.

Arrived just after thunder storm and torrential rain. Water level not too bad but colour of oxtail soup so did not fish.

A tricky downstream wind made presentation challenging but fishing a small GH grhe, New Zealand style under an olive May dun worked well. A total of 21 fish, 5 trout parr and 16 browns from 1/2lb to 1 1/2lbs. All in beautiful condition and returned safely. A great day out.

A total of around 12 brown trout to 1.5lbs were caught using nymphs. All were returned. A small number of up-winged flies were seen but the trout were not rising to them. The river was clearing but full and running with some force. The weather was dry and mild.
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Water up 1" on day before and with higher pressure the beat did not get going until the afternoon. When it did ten trout were caught and returned to 14", all on the dry fly. Magical water.

River very clear with lots of fly life including Mayflies but mostly ignored by fish. Very sunny and hot. Caught 6 trout up to 12in on dry fly.

Warm, pleasant sunshine! Yes, its been a while! Started at tail end of top run. Few fish rising, and caught several trout 10-11ins.on a small adams and also small nymph. Finns Hole looked promising, but fish reluctant. Caught a couple more in the evening, on a parachute black gnat; however, the trout would only take the fly when it started to skate, re-writing the rule book slightly. 7 fish for the day-best fish 1.5lbs - all returned. We metup with a syndicate member - Chris Riddell - delightful chap full of interesting information, and later with Harry Legge Bourke, on fishery duties; so no risk of feeling lonely! Very enjoyable day. Goosander and chicks spotted.

River running very high and strong but a great days fishing on this beat. 7 trout caught to about 11" all on a dry adams fished in the slower sections. Some great sport in the lower beat under the trees, very tricky wading though!! Plenty of fish rising, just hard getting in a position to cast to them. Quality beat.