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River was high for the time with a lot of water but lower stretches were steady - again very cold weather at this time of year. No bites or catches regrettably. Still a beautiful stretch of water.

One trout in the morning at the upper end then a few hours later at the other end, a grayling.

1 Trout, 1 Grayling

Slightly put out as the office wouldn't let me fish the Edw because I needed to book it the day before according to the Rules. I hadn't because a lot of rain was forecast and I wasn't sure quite what effect it would have. Anyway I chose this beat at random. First thing was I couldn't work out where to park, you need to look at the map as well as read the directions. Ended up driving to the river - do not do this by accident without a 4x4 - you'll get stuck.

Nice gentle beat and just what I neede after two tiring days. 3 trout almost immediately and then nothing for hours. Picked up a grayling at the far end of the beat and rose one to the dry of my clink and dink. Missed a few lightning takes in the fast water with the indicator. 3 salmon par on the middle section. Got the car back up the hill on the second attempt. Did save me a long walk though!

WUF Note : The Edw beats are part of the Wild Stream Fishing scheme. These beats can be pre-booked but on the day can only be fished if you are a Wild Stream Permit holder. Wild Stream Permit holders have paid for the 'right to roam' on these beats providing they haven't been pre-booked.

3 Trout, 1 Grayling, 3 Other

1 Trout

I should imagine in better conditions, probably one of the better beats, an exciting and very attractive piece of water with some fascinating runs, pools and glides. The very low water state with bright and windy conditions too challenging for us.

No sign of any fish. Day was curtailed by frustration of autumn leaves!

All Trout were small, under 6 inches taken on V. small Nymphs fished upstream. Had one Grayling of similar size but best of the day were 2 Grayling on Dry Fly
when a hatch briefly came on mid afternoon. These were around the 10" mark. A nice beat, compact & enough for one in lower water.
DD

15 Trout, 3 Grayling

No fish caught, but a good day on a lovely beat.

A nice beat with good parking. Breath taking scenery but the river on it's bones today.

5 Trout, 1 Grayling

Fished duo and downstream wet fly in very mixed conditions. rain to very bright. One nice Trout 10in, smaller trout, a grayling from a deep run at top of beat and some lively salmon parr.

2 Trout, 1 Grayling, 3 Other