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3 Barbel, 3 Chub

3 Barbel

The river was very shallow with a fast deeper stretch on the far bank, which meant waders on in a foot of water, big rocks were a problem wading, and great care was taken. Fished luncheon meat on a hair, holding back a 1oz ledger and waited for a drop back bite, 2 barbel both about 3lb, before the heavens opened up and had to abandon the river for 4 hrs. After lunch we fished from the bank at the 1st croy for a similar barbel and 5 chub between 2 - 4lb. The walk down river was very dangerous (slipery rocks ) and no space to fish but the narrow path, the fishing was active, so we were kept busy.

3 Barbel, 5 Chub

3 Chub

3 Barbel, 2 Chub

So much of successful fishing trips are about timing. Today was a classic example where the LONG AWAITED water influx meant that all the blanket weed that's covered the bottom for weeks seemed to come pass me! This meant that the lead and bait were covered in 10 to 15 seconds with the rod tip ripping round. Gave 3 swims a go with the same result and didn't fair any better on the float. Packed up at lunchtime to retain the very little hair I have left

1 Barbel, 4 Chub

2 Barbel, 3 Chub

Primarily fished the top croy with low water and clear skies. Float tactics using a mixture of meat and sweetcorn.
Directions and parking were good. A 3-minute walk to the first croy, but requires sure-footedness. Many thanks to those that keep this spot available.

2 Trout, 3 Barbel, 20 Chub

Chub caught on meat / wrapped pellet.

5 Chub