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12 Trout, 10 Grayling

Thought I'd reacquaint myself with this beat after a long absence. Lovely bright winter day with snow on the ground and slippery. So, I decided not to fish but recce the beat. A few promising spots but much electric fencing and where there were access points there was also much vegetation along the bank side of the fence making further walking difficult. Had a good lunch at the Corners Inn, Kingsland. Grateful to the owners for a lovely spot.

2 Grayling

First time here, don't know why I've ignored it before.
Easy parking and a nice walk to the river.
With the bridge out only the left bank is accessible, but more than enough water to go at for 4 or 5 hours.
20 grayling, largest about 12 inches.
20plus o.o.s. trout largest about 22 inches, plenty of good sized ones too.

20 Trout, 20 Grayling

Dull day with light breeze, river running with a touch of colour. Lovely day out trotting, with some nice grayling and some surprise chublets.

12 Trout, 20 Grayling, 4 Chub

21 x grayling 9-17 inches, 3 x out of season trout , trotting. A surprisingly warm, but very cloudy and dark afternoon. River still high.

21 Grayling

2 Grayling

River was up and coloured, well within its banks. Wading out of the question so the beat becomes extremely limited. Add the electric fence , the Himalayan balsam , the nettles , the willow herb and you are down to a fraction of fishable bank on one bank only . I think the description of the river and fishing needs a refresh to avoid disappointment.
Nice bit of river though .

2 Trout, 5 Grayling

1 Trout, 3 Grayling

Didn't get a line wet! River still very dirty in colour, pushing through and extremely inaccessible due to fencing, overgrown vegetation, closed footbridge. I would have been more determined if the clarity had been better. To add to my disappointment I think I left my 7' Greys 3 wt in the parking area, so if any one comes across it please let Admin know as they are also aware.