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Usual spot in the woods. Good day for it, weather overcast and decent water level. Feeder and pellets etc did the trick. Two fish in first two casts then a bit steadier. Best fish 8 and a half pounds. Lost 3 more to snags and hook pulls.

4 Barbel, 5 Chub

4 Trout

4 Barbel, 3 Chub

2 Trout

All fish caught using the Duo with most of the fish taking the nymph. The biggest was my seasons best at 19” and in great condition.

6 Trout

Looking for a silver tourist! No joy … but brownies were certainly looking up, 17 to hand best 16”, all safely returned. Great fun on a lovely beat. The access is superb … spectacular styles … and wading is easy on this beat. Otter seen … and swimming squirrel. Cormorant and goosanders not so welcome. The 17 fish all took the same fly which also took 12 on the Wye last week … a size 14 grey parachute, one to keep in the fly box.

17 Trout

A lovely beat with good access. River slightly up and coloured. Not ideal for trotting.

Moved around and fished three different swims. Trotted with meat baits all day. Sport was relatively slow, but caught chub to 2lbs in each place. Managed two barbel each 5lbs from one swim.

2 Barbel, 10 Chub

Lots of chub and 5barbel

5 Barbel

1 Barbel, 6 Chub, 1 Other

A day at Lyepole always lifts my spirits. I agree with others, the river is carrying an odd milky colour. I didn't encounter a trout all day. However, I discovered the Grayling could be tempted from the depths with small, light coloured dries. (I went for light because I could see them.) Great fun, many aborted rises or missed takes but I had five to hand - all in the region of 8-10 inches.

5 Grayling