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Sorry it's a bit late ... Busy with work. Didn't get a touch all day.

It was a difficult days fishing with the river in flood. Tried ledgering for Barbel and Chub without success. Changed to float tactics near to the bank and caught one small Dace. Although the fishing wasn't too good the wildlife was fantastic! Lots of Kingfishers darting about, Robins feeding on the maggots at arms length, buzzards circling overhead and Mallards paddling up and down. Lots of noisy Pheasants too but I dont class them as strictly wildlife.

1 Other

Having struggled the previous day on Backney, the ever increasing river level did not bode well for this session. River up over two feet on previous day. From past experience we knew the beat would not offer many opportunities to present a bait, other than the odd spot right in the edge. Which is what we did. My buddy MH managed a PB 10 lb barbel from under his feet. After a short nap to help recover from the previous nights over indulgence in Ross, MH had another one of 7 1/2 lb. Both on pellet. Proving the point that no matter how unfishable the river can appear at times there is always the chance of mugging a beard or two if your willing to put the effort in! This beat is also one of the most scenic I've fished and I look forward to returning soon.

2 Barbel

Second Trip to this stretch. Fished the pool, water very high, could only fish close in but 4 barbel and lost one.

4 Barbel

River high and cumming up fast with lots of debris. Over 3 feet in 6 hours. Hooked 6 good fish over the day but only managed to land 1 4lb chub and 1 6lb barbel due to the strength of flow. 5-6oz to hold bottom. All fish taken on bait tech hybrid hook baits over hemp in middle to lower end of beat. Great beat with great access. Banks abit slippy when wet so take care. There was a large otter at the top end early morning. Many thanks again to the wuf.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

Poor day. The river looked great with some colour, disappointed.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

The river looked in good condition after the rain. 1 barbel 3 chub.

1 Barbel, 3 Chub

3 Barbel

Good days fishing 5 barbel and 5 chub. Lovely 9.15lbs barbel which finished the day off will back here soon.

5 Barbel, 5 Chub