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pleased to catch 2 nice barbel plus a large eel,in very tricky conditions

2 Barbel, 1 Other

Nil catch

Our first time at Thomas Wood . which at first glance was much as previous reports- although quite a lot of fishery not many swims; there are enough swims , if you include the wooded section, which is a fair walk to the upstream boundary.
Access is quite steep/rough and will be challenge for 2 wheel drive cars in the winter

Although conditions were again against us , with low water levels and sunny, we caught 2 barbel and 1 chub, along with a few dace.

The barbel were 5 -7 Lbs caught on luncheon meat.

This fishery will be on our list for 2020

2 Barbel, 1 Chub

Low clear conditions with high pressure made fishing difficult but we managed 12 barbel between two rids in the swims at the top of the breat. Access to many swims was difficult restricting choice. Also alnglers on the far bank meant some good swims not available. Plenty of canoes too but everyone very considerate. Enjoyable day.

12 Barbel

Two short sessions fished 0700-1000 and 1600-1830. Access to stretch is very limited due to steep banks and heavy vegetation. Fished one of the lower cribs below dead tree. River low and clear. During morning session trotted meat and fed hemp and meat on inside crease and down track. 0 bites. Evening session fished next peg down. Fished groundbait feeder with plenty of 4 and 6 mms pellets. Single hair digger 8mm halibut pellet fished on size 14 hoping for any bites. 1 bite that was a barbel that I lost due to a flawed hook link. Really disappointed with the fishing. Beautiful surroundings. Wouldn't recommend to anyone who isn't sure footed with the bank access. Also worth mentioning it is single banked and anglers fishing opposite pegs.

Very sunny and warm day river low and clear just 2 chub caught.

2 Chub

Beautiful sunny day, stunning location. Tremendous amount of fly hatches However, only the tiddlers showed any interest. All fish taken with nymphs. Nothing caught in dries.

4 Trout, 1 Grayling

Lovely spot and I imagine it would be more prolific on another day

3 Trout

Only a small Chub and Barbel but they were very welcome given the conditions . Plenty of accessible swims available on this short stretch of river. Fished left hand bank as it was shady and used pellet with a cage feeder.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub