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First time on this beat, river rising and pushing harder than yesterday if that's possible! One rod fished middle of beat which was practically unfishable no bites, 2 rods fished last two swims at bottom of beat which offer slack water they had 1 barbel each. Will definitely give this stretch another go, the near side gulley gives great trotting opportunities, a good number of cut out swims.

2 Barbel

Only two fishable swims on the beat - unfortunately the fish weren't there. Won't be going here again when the river is up.

Fished 6 hours in afternoon up until dusk. Got soaked in torrential thunder storm. Had first couple of barbel early on, then the chub and another barbel came middle afternoon, strangely nothing in the last hour. Still really like this beat even though fished it quite a few times. Nice to have no cattle to contend with, not too far to walk and I seem to always get a couple of barbel so it's close becoming my favourite beat so far. Thanks WUF.

3 Barbel, 2 Chub

Cloudy, odd light shower. River rising a fraction with a tinge of colour, plenty of weed coming through. Slow morning, a chub and an eel. Found the barbel on feeder tactics later on in day, had four, the best being 8lb 8oz. Thanks WUF.

4 Barbel, 2 Chub, 1 Other

Bright, sunny conditions and river pretty low especially compared to this time last year when it was in flood with lots of colour. As a result the fishing wasn't as constant during the day and ended up with two barbel, however the first one was a good 'un of 9lb 6oz which was a great start. Had another at dusk weighing 6lb 14oz so still a good day overall! Thanks WUF.

2 Barbel

Slow sport especially when bright sunshine. All fish caught in mid morning when early mist had cleared. Also lost another barbel. Chubb lively on maggots. Lovely venue but so much traffic and chatter on opposite bank, cars coming and going all day long. Our bank was nice and tranquil.

1 Barbel, 3 Chub

On arrival the weather looked as if it was going to be perfect for a good days fishing, however the fish had other plans and we struggled for bites all day managing only to catch 7 chub. A number of different baits and swims tried but the barbel were not having any of it.
Great beat though,which looks very fishy and would produce on the right day.

7 Chub

Water very low with constant weed coming down during the day. No fish landed but did get broken by a monster late in the day. Wonderful scenery and environment, in the words of Arnie, "we will be back".

Not much to say really, the catch return says it all.

Overcast calm day, seemly perfect for fishing but river seemed to have switched off with just the odd bite throughout the day. Best barbel 7.07. Very pleasant stretch of river.

3 Barbel, 3 Chub