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Abundant Mayfly but fish only taking them sporadically. Surprising numbers of fish caught in faster shallow water between pools. Similar numbers of takes on CDC Mayfly and Grey Wulff, but much better hooking ratio on CDC pattern. Lots of trout up to ~ 15", and plenty of missed takes. Lovely beat in perfect setting.

17 Trout

Both in the evening on a mayfly.

2 Trout

Despite no rain for at least 4 days, the river was still coloured and in water deeper than 3ft. The bottom could not be seen. There was plenty of fly life on the water but only a very few Mayfly coming off. Saw no more than 10 rising fish during the day but tempted some nice trout up from likely looking spots. CDC and Elk worked well at times, We caught and released 5 good trout in the 10"-13" range. Pleased to catch one at the bridge pool at the top of the beat with an audience of 6-7 looking on from the VERY expensive Bell Inn (Sandwich for lunch over £10).

5 Trout

Between 2 of us, 7 trout and 1 small chub caught. Many, many more risen but missed. Was bordering on the ridiculous. The conditions were pretty well perfect. The river was pristine. My reactions were not.

7 Trout, 1 Chub

Nice stretch, unlucky with weather conditions.

Dry flies: grey Wulff and Adams.
Wet fly: orange partridge.

16 Trout

River at good level but a bit coloured. Lots of flies about but few rises. Caught all fish on dry fly.
Weather cool with breeze. Fished 11am to 4pm.

7 Trout

River was in great condition, if a touch murky. Very little movement on the surface although any rises seen also went for flies (klinkhammers, midges, mayflys) but nothing stayed on, it seemed as though they were slapping the flies. I caught two nice WBT of 10-12 inches on Prince nymph fished Czech style and two others (8-10 inches) by the same method. At the bottom end of the beat there were a few fish moving and although I managed to get them all to rise to the fly, I only managed to hook one - on a Mayfly. Altogether a very enjoyable afternoon of fishing and will certainly look to return if in the area again.

5 Trout

Tried many dries and nymphs but nothing caught - lovely stretch of river though, will return I'm sure.

River was a good level, although slightly coloured after some rain overnight. Weather was sunshine and showers and quite windy so very litte action on the surface. We both spent the majority of the day nymphing with sucess on a hares ear and pheasant tail patterns - but needed weighted patterns to get them down.

2 trout at about 10-12 inches and 2 at 6-8 inches, all safely returned.

Another great day and looking forward to my next visit.

4 Trout