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No fish caught

Only fished the morning as I was driven from the bank by the weather, it’s the first time I have had to give up fishing in the uk because of the heat! Nice stretch of the river, but didn’t explore the whole beat. Ended up at the orchard area and fished really well despite the heat, which was a pleasant surprise. All fish fell to pellet and were all in pristine condition.

2 Barbel, 6 Chub

Second day. One us fished at the orchard car park end for 17 chub to about 4 lbs and a couple of morning barbel, biggest 7 1/2 lbs. The other went down to opposite the big houses at the bottom of the big meadow. No bites came until evening time but a couple of average chub lifted the spirits. The barbel eventually fed at last knockings with two taken in the last half hour as the light faded. The biggest was just over 7 lbs. This session was not as prolific for barbel as my previous visit here but still an enjoyable couple of days.

4 Barbel, 16 Chub

First of two days. We fished up near the parking at the orchard. While swim access was difficult it was possible with a bit of care to find safe areas to fish. It was tough going for the barbel but the chub fed avidly. The barbel all came late in the day with the biggest going 6 1/2 lbs. Biggest chub was about 4 lbs. For me the best part of fishing there was the peace and quiet. No traffic noise. Very few walkers and only a small number of canoes compared to some of the other stretches I’ve fished.

4 Barbel, 24 Chub

20 Chub

4 Barbel

Barbel weighed 6lb and 8lb. Chub about 3.5lbs. All 3 caught from the bottom field as light started to fade.

2 Barbel, 1 Chub

5 Chub

Very low and clear. A few suicidal chub caught, but none of any size worth noting. No Barbel. Most of the beat is unfishable due to low water levels, overgrown banks or lack of swim clearance. Considering the high cost for a day ticket, I think work should be done to make more of the river accessible.

8 Chub