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Got to the water, at first thought it looked not bad. Dropped into water just above first Weir, could only go up about 50 yards and water got to deep and dark, went back clambered out tried going up through the wood, head high undergrowth, hugely over grown, just couldnt get to the water, turned round and went back, left and went to eardisland, nothing caught a couple a fish seen, racing away from me.

Several fish seen heading off up river, managed one nice brown trout on mayfly. Nice place and plenty of water to go at

1 Trout

First time on this beat and I'm beginning to learn that ones first visit to a small stream needs to more about reconnaissance than fishing. Locating access points and finding likely fish-holding water (hoping the two are not too far apart) means subsequent visits can be more targeted. Today I found a few rising fish but couldn't tempt them so let's see if my approach works next time.

Small sporadic hatches of upwinged olives brought the occasional rise which resulted in one hook up and one lost fish on a dry fly from one of the few accessible pools. There was no further interest in the dries or nymphs offered the rest of the afternoon/evening.
Another beat with very difficult access along much of its length, especially the top right bank section above the second weir. Dense vegetation is to be expected at this time of year but large sections had overhanging trees down to the water, several fallen trees causing blockages (forcing an exit from the channel) and the steepness of the banks - in several places over 6ft straight up or down depending whether you were attempting to enter or exit the stream. Some spots could be fished from the bank but a long handled net would be required to land any decent sized fish. The lower section was not fully explored due to rain closing in and fading light so may have provided us with some more accessible spots.

Iam afraid we haven't bothered the fish saw one rise top end of the beat but not much evidence of fish. Wonderful local but chatted to a local man who said he'd seen otters recently: significant? But also said the private stretch had not produced either.

I'am afraid we haven't bothered the fish; saw one rise top end of the beat but not much evidence of fish. Wonderful local but chatted to a local man who said he'd seen otters recently significant? But also said the private stretch had not produced either.

I fished for a couple of hours in the early afternoon. River fairly low and the water cold. 1 trout caught on a tungsten bead nymph and 2 oos grayling on a dry fly.

1 Trout, 2 Grayling

CP and BS from London fished the beat from 3.00 – 6.00. Bright and sunny weather throughout; 18 degrees. The river level was good and clear. One large trout seen at the lower weir pool; little other sign of fish, no rises. The river was very overgrown along the entire beat, making access difficult/near impossible in places. High banks and deep pools, no fish caught.

River flow good, slightly coloured. Both trout taken on nymphs and returned. Approx sizes 25cm and 30cm. Excellent.

2 Trout

The passport states that wading is necessary on this beat, I found it impossible to enter the water safely! Nil seen or caught.