Feedback & Reports

Wierd day, this was. On the face of it, perfect fishing. The water was moderately high, but clear. Temperature was variable. I was expecting lots of excitement, but there were next to no fish in evidence. I know this beat has lots of trout, so there's no shortage. I waited for the evening rise, but still very little happening. Not sure why. I caught two 1/2 lb browns which leapt after my fly!!

This is a lovely stretch with parking right on the river. It was a beautiful day. Tricky fishing but lovely nevertheless.

4 Trout

Lovely beat but nothing really moving over whole stretch. Local guide was also surprised how quiet it was. Later caught one WBT about 8in on hairs ear. Lovely place shame was a bit quiet.

1 Trout

This is my favorite beat for sure. Despite the water still being low, the conditions were generally good, not too hot or sunny with some cloud. I think this helped as I caught as many trout in one day as I have all season so far! One bit of bad news, more evidence of poachers. You can tell as the debris they leave behind (Carling cans and general rubbish) is always left near a deep pool where they may be salmon. I wish something could be done.

15 Trout

First time on this beat. Water very low and gin clear as expected. 8 small brown trout all between 6" and 10" taken on micro bead nymphs using a French leader in the faster water. Just as many salmon parr. A few bigger fish spotted, but very easily spooked.

8 Trout

All small trout caught mainly on goldhead PTN and returned safely. Prolific hatch and a number of fish rising in the evening.

7 Trout

Despite the river being low fish were rising to a sedge hatch in the morning and evening, 9 small trout caught and released no large fish seen, the river temperature is warm.

9 Trout

Bright and clear, low water. 2 small trout caught and returned at sewage pool, on a small dry fly at dusk.

2 Trout

Fished remarkably well considering the low water level and hot conditions. Trout rising regularly to olives. Caught on on PTN and hares's ear and rose several fish on parachute Adams and CDC olives. All fish returned in good condition.

21 Trout

A lovely, but hot day. The water was very low, but plenty of trout in evidence. Very difficult fishing as the water was also gin clear. A fabulous beat though. Quite a lot of small trout caught and returned, but nothing over 8oz.