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1 Barbel, 20 Chub

did not fish

9 Barbel

We caught 2no 5-6lb Barbel late in the day but the chub were feeding well all day, we caught 40 fish between 2 1/2 & 4lbs & 20 others up to 1 1/2lbs.

2 Barbel, 60 Chub

Only fished afternoon and early evening, after a long session the day before. Tried some trotting, but flow wasn't good, so switched back to the feeder. Caught Chub steadily through the afternoon and finally managed a single barbel early evening.
Lots of boats going by all weekend and the Caravan club were in the bottom field, but all very friendly.

1 Barbel, 17 Chub

Had a very enjoyable day on this beautiful beat. The river was very low, but coloured due to algae. Roved the whole stretch, mostly feeder fishing and took Chub in most swims, but Barbel just weren't interested.

31 Chub

Not wanting to fish in heavy rain after a hard and exhausting week, we only fished a short evening session in fast oxygenated water by the island. A tough week.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

5 Chub

Nothing caught, fished only for a few hours due to very low water levels and oppressive heat. Unfortunately one of the penalties of booking in advance, better value to join one of the local clubs. Very serious concerns over the condition of this beautiful river.

Very hard fishing and water low, temp 30 degrees so hardly surprising we struggled between 3 of us to catch anything . Swims were difficult to get to, and there has been a fair bit of bank erosion making it dangerous in places now with under cut banks. The more accessible swims in the second field were not possible as the field has been booked out to the Caravan and Camping association.
Canoists a persistent problem, and some totally unaware of any code of conduct re pushing across to the other bank.
Hoping this will calm down later in the season and fish stocks haven't been affected.

1 Barbel