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Just the one grayling earlier in the day. Seemed to see a rising fish wherever I went so was using dry flies mostly. Several bumps/bites after the initial grayling but no more catches - threw a nymph on for a time but got nothing on that.

Lovely day though with good weather and seeing plenty of fish. Just frustrating I couldn’t net a few more

1 Grayling

2 very small trout. River a milky colour Not good

2 Trout

Decent conditions. Water level dropping according to a local we spoke to and fairly clear. Lots of fly activity and some mayfly hatches. Nothing rising. All caught French nymphing with two nice sized grayling in the net. Very pleasant day.

5 Trout, 3 Grayling

2 Trout

River higher and carrying some colour which wasn’t expected. Lots of fly life but the fish weren’t looking up. Tried lots of glides and holes but not much success.

2 Grayling

3 Trout

A stunning beat, good parking right by the river. I only fished the upper section, decent access, easy wading, plenty of pools and runs. Only saw a couple of fish rising all day so decided to tight line nymph with my 7ft 3wt rod (ideal for this small river) and caught 5 OOS grayling and 1 WB trout. I did try emerger patterns and dries to no avail. Plenty of may fly coming off the water, iron blue and olives. KM

1 Trout, 5 Grayling

6 Trout

The first time I have had a 'duck' on this beat. Water good - no activity. Otter prints!!!! Good ranunculus. Much better access on upper section - thanks W&U! BUT: bluebells, wild garlic etc. and dozens of sand martins also steak sandwich and pint of cider at the Riverside.................who needs fish?

Lots of the stiles need attention. New gates in fence north side up steam of bridge very welcome

1 Trout