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Only had a couple of hours fishing a new beat so pleased to winkle out 3 ladies

3 Grayling

A first day on the river since October courtesy of the autumn storms. A chilly 3.5C, gauge at 1’6”, probably a little too high still, but clear.
As at this time last year, the river seemed to be devoid of any grayling today with the whole length of the beat below the bridge being fished without an offer.
An OOS brownie caught late on in the flats saved a blank.
A fine, crisp day to be out though with easy wading on the boulders and bedrock, the spates having given the beat a good clean out.

1 Trout

3 Grayling

2 pike, biggest 8lb

2 Pike

2 Grayling

River was spot on fished about 7 different swims had a few knocks during the day, had a massive rap around just as it was getting dark unfortunately lost what felt like a decent Barbel .

Lovely stretch of river but after the recent floods and fall in temperature I was happy to manage a couple of fish.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub, 1 Pike

This was my first time to the beat. It was a very secluded, peaceful beat with nice looking water. There are some very deep pools which made wading a little more difficult than I anticipated. No fish caught - it was a very cold day and it has been cold all week which may have turned the fish off. I was mostly czech nymphing upstream trying to get as deep as possible, but didn't manage to connect with any grayling.

Would like to return here during trout season with more active fish. I only explored from the studio upstream.

Beautiful winters day and given the recent floods and the river looking in prime condition we felt a feeding spell for Chub and Pike would be likely.
Things started well with a 12lb Pike for me. Dad was Chub fishing and getting wraps on bread. Lost a couple before finally getting one in the net at Chub of 4lb 9oz.
Love this beat and we’ll certainly be back again soon.

1 Chub, 1 Pike

First time to this beat. A very enjoyable day trotting maggots. River quite high and pushing through.
Small fish, except a bonus OOS brown of just over a pound. My first Grayling, which i am delighted about.
Challenging fishing in some parts due to trees having fallen in, but plenty of swims generally to have a go at.
Thank you again WUF

4 Trout, 2 Grayling