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3 Barbel, 2 Chub

River was very low, a lot of weed showing. Managed to winkle out a small barbel in the shallow water half way down the beat.

1 Barbel

1 eel, low & hot

1 Other

Fished here for the morning with no fish or bites, river very low with plenty of silk weed clogging the tackle making fishing virtually impossible.
J.V & D.C Rayleigh

Very hot and despite fishing very early and late no fish caught

It was probably the hottest day of the year so far, and due to the lack of rain. The river was seriously low.
Despite this i managed to catch some reasonable size chub by using stalking techniques. Wet wading and floating bread crust, using the float only as a controller. Early attempts at bottom fishing just produced large quantities of algae.
We managed to find some fishable water off the crib by the hut. The barbel didn't start showing any interest until about 7pm. I managed 4, whilst my fishing partner blanked, not even a chub for him. A difficult but enjoyable day in the baking sunshine.

4 Barbel, 5 Chub

Very low and clear and extremely hot so we struggled. The Barbel were small which was good to see. We were troubled by anglers on the opposite bank

7 Barbel, 4 Chub

I fished in the late afternoon and evening on another very warm day, but cloudy for most of the time. River very low and warm. Floating weed a bit of a nuisance. Tried a variety of baits and methods, with pellet on light leger accounting for most fish, including an eel. No sign of barbel until nearly 9 o'clock, then had two, both 4-5lb, with another lost.

2 Barbel, 2 Chub, 1 Other

1 Chub, 1 Other

Started at 4pm, tough evening, not many bites. Moved around a bit to try and find the fish before baiting up a couple of swims to fish them alternatively. Had a 3-4lb chub early evening and a barbel around 7lb at dusk. Lovely spot, great that you can drive to the river. (Look out for the electric fences- I've come a cropper in the past!) Only negative point was anglers on the other bank shouting and swearing down the bank to one another which ruined a peaceful evening in beautiful surroundings.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub