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River level very low, extremely difficult not to spook fish. Not much coming off the surface, but saw a couple of fish rising. Fished a size 16 parachute adams with a small gold bead PTN 12 inches below. Both brown trout (1 x 6 inches, 1 x 8 inches) took the nymph but had a few takes on the dry and a couple of long distance C&Rs. First time fishing this nice stretch of water but plenty of dog walkers and dogs in the stream, which became slightly frustrating at times.

2 Trout

First time using fishing passport, am very happy with the service received before booking.
Fished from 5-10 am, water was at a nice level, some nice pools. There is about 800 yards or so of fishing and my 6’ bamboo rod was perfect. I fished nymphs, roll casting mostly, caught no fish but had a great time. Thank you.

First time out this season, and the first time on a WUF water. A lovely half day fishing from 8:00 to 12:30 but unfortunately no fish caught. Did see about six rises, usually while my Parachute Adams was in the trees.

My second time to this venue - the first was last week. Another lovely sunny day and a few fish rising. I fished on and off from 11.30am to 4pm and caught two trout: 16cm & 22cm. Exclusively fished dry flies again. Great fun!

2 Trout

1 Trout

A really lovely day, leisurely working my way upstream from 7.30am to about 2.30pm, targeting the rising fish. My first time here, I was sussing out the beat, and sticking exclusively to dry flies. I caught 3 : two at 9" and the final one 10". Feisty little fish, beautifully marked; there were several others rising too, but too easily spooked. I only have a 9ft rod so I was limited where i could cast; I may have to invest in. shorter, lighter outfit as this was a lot of fun!

3 Trout

The brook is very low and clear at the moment, but the fish are feeding. There was a Mayfly hatch around 2pm, which sent the the trout into a frenzy. However they didn't seem interested in any of my dry flies for some reason.

Eventually I managed to get some to take the nymph by doing a slow retrieve in the deeper pools. Really nice to be out again, even if I've forgotten how to cast!

4 Trout

11 x trout 6-10 inches, Rusty Klinkhammer. A bright and still morning after a cold night. The water looked somewhat high and muddy, but I thought I would give it a try as probably this would be the last chance this season. Some of the regular pools were rather too turbulent, but a few trout were prepared to rise elsewhere.

11 Trout

Quick evening session. A couple of hours was plenty of time to cover the whole beat and was undisturbed by dog walkers etc. Water levels were a bit low, but some very deep pools. Caught a brace of lovely brownies on a size 14 PTN with a bit of orange fritz on the thorax. Lost one other and saw a few fish rising. Fished with a 7' 6" 3wt rod. Access to the brook was no problem and easily wadable. Highly recommended!

2 Trout

7 x trout 6-8 inches, Rusty Klinkhammer. A bit of rain has cheered this one up a bit. Unfortunately a chap with a spaniel swum his dog all the way up it ahead of me - I should have started earlier!

7 Trout