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On a pleasant day it was disappointing to find the river low but slightly coloured, and devoid of fly life. Access was a huge problem, with thick vegetation on both banks, over grown trees and cattle gates across the river. My 7 foot rod was probably too long. I managed to rise two fish, miss one and prick the other. I saw two rises in 5 hours, not good even for August. I don't mind not catching anything, but feel frustrated at only fishing for an hour or so due to access problems. Not recommended.

First time on this beat - low and weedy, streamy runs short and pools static. Some pools still too deep for chest waders so also spent time fighting through the bankside vegetation. Some trout rising in the pools saw through my offerings all too easily. Did manage to land 2 at 10" and missed about 5 more, on adams. Not a great day but I'll try this beat again.

2 Trout

Didn't arrive until about 11am and had to leave by 5pm, but the few hours I managed were great fun. This is certainly not a beat for the faint-hearted! Access is pretty tricky in places and even a six foot cane rod feels a bit over-gunned at times. But the six trout I enticed out were in lovely condition, the best around 12 inches. The only downside was that the grass in all the surrounding meadows was throwing off pollen at an alarming rate for a hay fever sufferer. I may try again in September when it's calmed down.

6 Trout

Short trip No Fish. River was a bit coloured. Found Otter prints.