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3 Barbel

5 Barbel, 3 Chub, 2 Other

Fantastic day on an incredibly picturesque beat.
Wading was tricky and I was very thankful of my wading staff. The only rises were on the far side of the river, and presenting a fly drag free to the far side was problematic as it required a long cast over much faster water. Plenty of fly life but the fish seemed to be taking flies just under the surface. I did have two takes off a small olive klink, one struck too early and one on for 2 seconds but came free. Rises stopped in the afternoon and I didn't have any luck with nymphs.
An almighty splash came behind me whilst fishing the flats, far too loud for a trout. I also saw a small bar of silver jump ahead of me later on in the day.
Despite the blank a great day in a lovely spot.

Water height fine, but no salmon seen on this occasion. This is a lovely stretch of river, I'm surprised it isn't fished more. Surely with more fishing effort it would produce salmon catches?

Bright and sunny with chilly downstream wind. Minimal surface activity. Fished downstream with a cast of nymphs and wet flies. Lost a very large fish in Sewage Pool. Kept one trout @ 0.5lb.

4 Trout

River in good condition and a stunning beat. Had a great first day salmon fishing after a few lessons. No salmon caught but some nice trout. Will try again soon.

5 Trout

I fished bits of Upper Longtown and the Olchon. Despite the rain, both were quite low. The Olchon was affected by work on the bank and someone wheeling their barrow into the stream to clean it. The bottom field of Upper Longtown was well protected by barbed wire. Despite all this I had five fish which, added together, may have been takeable. They all came to a Klinkhammer while a nymph was ignored. Definitely beats for the younger angler.

5 Trout

Slight colour to the river following recent rain. Two takes and two fish to nymph duo.

1 Trout, 1 Grayling

I had a couple of hours on the dry ( iron blue parachute ) as the level was perfect. Water clear with a slight tinge.Trout still rising so nymphs not tried. Best about 6 inch and as always all returned.

5 Trout

Guiding 2 inexperienced salmon anglers(mates actually) and started at Rock pool. Moved down to Wood stream and on below below the bridge. One salmon hooked just above wires on red/gold F.C. Fish showed on surface and spat the hook. Time for lunch at reopened Chain Bridge Inn- beer and food good. Fished below bridge for another hour and returned to Rock. No more fish hooked but fish showed below bridge and at Chine. I am intrigued at "No Topless Bathing" sign on gate. Why is this not mentioned in WUF beat description?
WUF note: We try not to be too prescriptive!