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Conditions not perfect on my first visit to this beat low clear river and bright skies but finally found some action above the islands. All fish in good condition and in the 6lb to 8lb range. Had a good chat with Stan and will be back soon .

6 Barbel

3 small brown trout.

3 Trout

Another lovely day on this most beautiful of beats. There are so many lies for salmon and hiding places for trout. I returned to this beat in the hope of not seeing bathers and dogs and children. I was disappointed!! Even during the evening rise there was a constant stream of people jumping and swimming with their dogs. More poachers seen too by the bridge. No wonder there are no salmon.

A beautiful beat. River down to its bones, bright day but surprisingly cool with a downstream breeze blowing. Very quiet initially with no surface action. Missed a few takes on gold head nymphs before landing a beautiful 1lbs brownie in a tiny run. At about 2pm it warmed up and there was a sedge hatch and although this didn't really induce a rise, we got two 2lbs grayling to dry sedge immitations and missed about 3-4 others. Sadly had to leave at 3 when the action was at its best.

1 Trout, 2 Grayling

Arrived 6pm, fished until dark using floating line, small traditional patterns, weighted nymphs etc. No fish caught or seen moving. No other anglers seen catching fish either. Beautiful location.

River low and clear. Fished dawn till eleven then went for Siesta. Returned at three, baited and waited till five to fish. First chub was small, second chub 4lbs. Very little in the way of cover for barbel when water is low on this beat.

2 Chub

River was low and clear but I found a deeper gulley by the old viaduct (the lowest swim). I had 14 barbel half were caught in the last hour of daylight with hair rigged elips pellet fish over pellet and hemp. The canoe traffic was busy but the barbel seem to be used to it. The bailiff was very helpfull and welcoming and I am definately coming back.

14 Barbel

31 Brown Trout caught and safely returned, some on dry flies, some on nymphs, thank you very much.

31 Trout

Water level was very low grounding some of the many canoeists who seemed to take great delight in disturbing as much water as they could. We only managed 1 small barbel between us, trying various baits and methods. Please note the upper limit is marked by a yellow topped post and we used a foot path along the field edge to the ford stream area, slightly different to the beat map.
I would recommend anybody fishing this beat to talk to Adam Fisher the bailiff first as he was most helpful. Our thanks to him.

1 Barbel

Caught 5 barbel, all from the middle of the beat.

5 Barbel