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Weather and river looked promising and in the first 30 yards of Lyepole I caught 3 fish (1 grayling and 2 trout) using French Leader and nymphs. Unfortunately catch rate rapidly declined and it became a bit of a struggle after that. Above the bridge switched to the duo and caught one more trout on a PTN, however after a savage take by a trout on the sedge indicator I was using, I moved on to dries and caught one more grayling and two trout on sedges. Only two small hatches of fly seen and it was during these that the dries were taken. Overall a good day’s fishing.

6 Trout, 2 Grayling

A delightful day on the river discovering a new beat. Perfect weather, some mayflies around and ensconced amongst the trees for the day. But to business! 4 trout taken in total to dry flies. The first on the upper beat after the first right hand bend. Eventually took a hawthorn fly as the cast drifted down on the current. Two then taken on the lower beat about 50 metres past the cottage. Both on a daddy/mayfly style pattern, large outline size 12 hook. The first of the two slashed at the fly as soon as it hit the surface. The fourth was hiding under some plants near to a small in flow. Taken on a French partridge mayfly after observing him taking a small mayfly minutes before. All fish roughly 6/7inches. Beautiful condition and put up a good fight. A brilliant day - will be back.

4 Trout

6 Grayling

I caught two trout on upper beat with dry fly.

2 Trout

Water was quite coloured in the forenoon, tried nymphs with no success, afternoon hatches of some Mayfly and some larger black flies (no idea what they were) fish started to raise even with the water colour, caught 4 small trout all on black parachute size 14. Not much bank access to this beat so wading was essential, the water was quite high after the week of rain so wading was deep and quite tricky with the flow. Lovely area. Well worth a visit. (Remember waders).

4 Trout

High river with lots of colour, no luck with nymph. Some fish rising for unknown black flies even with the colour. Took 4 small trout on black parachute. This river is almost impossible and hard to fish without chest waders. Hard wading due to levels and flow. Lovely area.

4 Trout

One of those days! Didn't see a fish and the river seemed 'dead' no fly life, no sign of fish at all. I did find an abandoned rucksack on the bank containing a picnic stove cups and a spool of line. Poachers I suspect . I will forward photo evidence by email

I almost knew it was going to be tough after last night’s rain, but I was eager to see this stretch of the Lugg. As expected the rain left the river a muddy mess but it was good to explore the access and get a feel for this particular beat. I did bring the pup along to offer some company as the fish seemed to not be interested in any offerings to say hello. Towards the late afternoon the water did clear up slightly and insect activity increased with a few smallish brown mayflies,caddis and loads of black midges near the weir. All in all a lovely stretch and I will definitely be back!

difficult day. but great to be out

6 Trout

13 Grayling