Feedback & Reports

First of all, the gate by the lay-by is broken. Couldn’t get through it.
The rocks underfoot are treacherous at the moment. Very slippery, and I use Patagonia tractor boots, which are usually great for grip.
Water was pretty low, although fishable. I had seen a few miles downstream that water was extremely low. So perhaps there are still some salmon stuck further down.
All that said, it is a lovely beat to fish. Perhaps in a pair though, not alone. There is very little signal on phones so an accident alone could prove dangerous. This is also not a beat for those that struggle climbing steep banks.

Thought I’d provide this feedback so people can make informed decisions, when they come here.

A 12lb salmon early this morning. A strong fish in great condition

1 Salmon

2 Trout, 1 Grayling

A few fish not previously recorded to you for 2024: 25th May 7lbs, 22nd June 7.5lbs, 12th October 10.5lbs. Brings our total to four fish including 23rd April fish already registered. All on fly.
I might add that none were caught by me and plan to be less generous with advice next season.

1 Salmon

3 Trout

16lbs cock fish this morning. #8 Bann Special

1 Salmon, 1 Trout

A friend (MC) fished my rod on Saturday resulting in a nicely conditioned fish of about 12 lbs caught on fly.

1 Salmon

River looked good after recent rain. Sadly the fishing didn’t reflect this. Two WBT on nymphs from bottom of beat but only fished for 3 hours in afternoon. Met a non fishing member of syndicate that fishes the beat who told me of the fine fishing to be had in former years ( a familiar tale). Sad to note much litter at a couple of spots on the beat including bottles, cans and throw away bbq!

2 Trout

Tried to access upper part of beat without success. Got about as far as sheepcote before bankside became impassable. Possibly it is accessible via road? So spent a pleasant few evening hours fishing island stream which is easily fish able in low water. Caught 3 trout, 1 on a dry, 1 on spiders and another on nymph. Clouds of insect life above river. Fish rising but picky. Lots of holidaymakers in river at Boatside. Will have to come back to try and find a way to the top of the beat!

3 Trout

Just fished in the morning, all caught on the nymph under a klink. One trout just a few inches, other and the grayling around 1/2 lb

3 Trout, 1 Grayling