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Quiet cold day with 2 fish caught and 2 lost. Both caught on the dry, one on an olive and one on a Klinkhammer. Plenty of fish moving but not that interested in my presentation. While wading can be tricky, this is an excellent beat with great opportunity for a good fisherman.

2 Trout

A chilly but enjoyable day. In the sun shine it felt reasonably warm but during the wintry showers (which left the highest mountains briefly white) it was bitter. 3 brownies were caught, all on bead head GRHE nymphs, the best measuring 13.5", the others 11,5" and 10". Other fish were contacted and lost including one of about a pound (hooked and nearly brought to hand on a small DHE) and another of nearer 2lbs than 1lb hooked on a nymph. A fantastic mixed hatch of LDO and march brown duns lasted about 40 mins from 2pm and numerous trout came out to play. However, they were extremely selective and our flies were treated with almost total disdain. The rocks were slippery and as we'd been advised the wading was "exciting". Two separate parties of 5/6 canoes made their way past us while we fished.

3 Trout

The day started off very well with 10 fish to the net and a few dropped in the first two hours on upstream nymphs. Then an early lunch waiting for the much anticipated olive hatch. The hatch happened as expected, but the fish just didn't respond. Only a handful of fish seen rising throughout, but none taken. Can't put my finger on it as there could've been many reasons why the fish were reluctant to rise. One more fish on nymphs finished of our day. Lovely day to be on the water even with a few hairy moments whilst deep wading as the water was a bit higher than I have experienced on this beat. Will be back again with the warmer weather and lower flow.

11 Trout

River was very high and fast and the water was very coloured. Fishing conditions were very difficult. Took one Trout in the early afternoon.

1 Trout

River dropping slowly and clearing. Became fishable around 3pm. Then the snow set in! Around 40 minutes fishing. One 12" fish on nymph. Great to be here but not really spring yet. Temperature 1 degree C on return to car!

1 Trout

Lovely spring day but spoiled by FIVE other people poaching on the opposite bank. Two people spinning and three others fly fishing in waders. The fishing was slow with very few rising fish and only a handful caught subsurface. Disappointed that more isn't being done to prevent this.

Lovely to be out but a really tough day. Many pools seemed devoid of fish!

5 Trout

First outing of the year & lovely to be on the river again. Caught & released 3 trout (best around 13") and lost two at the net. Fishing was hard going until 12.30 & all fish were hooked / caught between then & 2.30pm. A very brief hatch of olives (looked like LDO but my entomology is somewhat rusty these days!) at 1pm but not a single rise.

3 Trout

1 small brown trout caught on wet fly and released back to water. Many thanks.

1 Trout

No fish caught.