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6 x trout 6-10 inches, Rusty Klinkhammer. The "other" was a salmon parr which I haven't seen here for a while. The river low and quiet, waiting for rain.
Otherwise, I'm afraid I dropped a real clanger this morning. This was supposed to be my day off, but I thought I would sneak out for a couple of hours on Bideford Brook this morning. Accordingly, I'm sure I checked at ten past six last night to see if the beat was clear. I must have been half asleep or looked at the wrong month or something, because the beat WAS booked and I must must have spoiled the fishing for two very nice gentlemen who showed up later. I feel very badly about this, particularly in view of my habit of criticizing other people who do this sort of thing. They were very nice about it, but once again my humble apologies.

6 Trout, 1 Other

Had one of those days we all get at some point or another. Very little went quite right, catching trees on the back cast ,getting tangles, having to wade in to pools to free the fly. Resorted to squirmy to save the blank. Few fat may flies around but little fish movement.

1 Trout

River in good condition. Trout caught between 6 and 8 inches. Flies used - GRHE and small caddis in late afternoon.

8 Trout

4 x trout 6-9 inches, dry Pheasant Tail. Water high and coloured, but fish rising in a couple of places.

4 Trout

Stream had had a good flush through. Caught on dries

3 Trout

Nothing caught one seen rising but could it be tempted. A really lovely place to be but very tough to fish

Very low, cold and spooky fish

1 Trout

Really nice spot though the canopy can be challenging at times wading was pretty easy and was no more than thigh height in most of the lower half of the beat. Due to the tight overhead vegetation, 7' really is the top end of rod length on this beat. Fished from 11.30 - 16.30, river was low and very clear. Spotting fish was pretty easy and saw many ranging up to about 10", some rising. First time out this year and with a brand new fibreglass rod, my casting was pretty shocking at first. Decided to fish the lower half of the beat twice as there were some nice ones I missed the first (and unfortunately second) time around. Finally got one 6 incher to rise to my size 16 CDC and Elk Hair Caddis mid afternoon - I rubbed his nose but I think he still went and told all his friends. Great day out nonetheless but if you are easing yourself back into it, I would recommend a beat with less overhead vegetation.

1 Trout

1 x WBT 10 inches. River low and clear. Bright sunny conditions. Fish caught on PTN

1 Trout

nice little jaunt, very low and clear water. caught my first 12" trout early on in the first deep pool, and had a take from another bigger trout. Only for a dog encouraged by his owner to jump around the pool 15 feet up from me...from then on i had nothing, still a good day.

1 Trout