Feedback & Reports

The track and swim access were good, despite most people opting to park at the top and walk down. The fishing however was very tough with just 1 barbel showing all day to a feeder fished pellet. In hindsight I should've tried to float fish but it felt like too much effort compared to dozing in my chair waiting to be woken by the reel. A lovely day anyway.

1 Barbel, 3 Chub

2 Trout

3 Trout

A great couple of hours fishing for extremely fast rising wild brown trout in a lovely setting. Managed to land four fish, all about 9 inches,and lost another four when they shed the hook. All caught on black klinkhammer or small F Fly.

4 Trout

First time on this beat and it looked a little coloured from rain previous day. However, carried on and glad to do so. Lovely river and surroundings. As I prefer a longer rod than suggested as I find it gives better control, used roll casts and “bow and arrow” technique to avoid the trees and bushes (most of the time!). Only saw 2 or 3 fish rising so made do with the duo. Covered approximately a third of the beat as I had to leave early.

9 Trout

Beautifully secluded lake with good bank access. 2 little roach and then a pristine 14lb common carp from the margin. Will definitely return.

3 Other

4 Trout

Spinning using meps
Windy and showery day but still mild.

3 Trout

nothing today.