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River very high and the colour of chocolate. Unsurprisingly, only catch of the day was a floating log of around 3 pounds. : )
Right hand bank has very difficult access due to electric fencing running the length of the beat as well as very healthy set of brambles. Left hand bank much clearer and with lower water level imagine fishing the beat from in the river and this bank would be good.

No attempt at fishing. River dangerously high and going like an express train. Flood warnings in place.

1 Chub

River high and murky so fished the quieter margins where possible. One Grayling played and lost in 1st pool above road bridge - a nice end to a wet and windy day! Hooked on bead head nymph swung into quieter ebb from main flow.

Top of beat was very heavy going with brambles and branches blocking access - but lower part near road bridge is excellent. Will definitely have another go here when waters lower and clearer.

River dangerously high and in muddy flood. Washed off. Not a line was cast.

Slow day in what seemed like good conditions

1 Barbel

River up but dropping. 4 Barbel all around 6lb from near the car park, a lovely Chub of 5lb 8oz and a couple of fish lost. 1 Barbel in the meadow. 2 people pike fished but apart one lost fish around 8lb then it was quiet but understandable in the conditions.
Still an enjoyable day had by all.

5 Barbel, 3 Chub

No fish caught

Conditions a little challenging as the river was a good 0.5M above normal height water clarity clear good visibility
Successful float fishing with centrepin using bolo float method, successful baits red maggot and worm fished below Trevor
Stopped loose feeding as this turned the fish off - good day all things considered
Fished for 3 hours size between 6 oz and 12 oz each fish
Lost one good sized fish - not sure of species

1 Trout, 11 Grayling

River up c. 3-4 ft coloured. Ledgered spiced luncheon meat, rod length out.

Good access to the fishery despite the rain.

1 Barbel