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Bright start turning cloudy with a bit of rain in the late afternoon. Not much evidence of life, only occasional rises under very low branches - assume taking terrestrials falling in to the stream. Nothing seen hatching all day, I wonder if this is something to do with the huge amounts of thick brown algae coating the stream bed in all but the fastest flowing of sections? The only stones showing signs of invertebrate life were those in the quick sections clear of growth.
All fish were in the 4-6" bracket taken from the deeper pools on the lower half of the beat on GRHE and a black magic nymph, except for a grayling taken on the surface on the top half on a black F-fly under an overhanging branch.

3 Trout, 2 Grayling

Superb day's fishing in excellent conditions. The water was crystal clear and in good flow and the weather was warm and sunny with some cloud. All fish were taken on a beaded hare's ear nymph fished upstrean. The three trout were small bit in great condition and the grayling ranged from tiny to a few ounces but nonetheless great fun to catch. Lovely fishing at Lyepole and well with a visit.

3 Trout, 10 Grayling

3 Trout, 2 Grayling

River was quite fast flowing and slightly high, no sign of any fish, bit disappointing.

Water was a bit too high and running fast. Access was good in places, other places you had to find an access and double back on yourself. Fish taken on heavy nymphs. IMHO the price is slightly high, I would suggest £15 would be nearer the mark.

1 Trout, 1 Grayling

Lovely day warm. Water running fast and a little high from what I remember from last visit 5 years ago. Caught 1 trout to talk about on klinkhammer. Access to water excellent with recent work. PS if anyone trips over a black metal wading staff near start of beat let me know. Lost in vegetation.

1 Trout

Brilliant setting and promising looking water. Unfortunately still a bit high from rain this week.

Looks great. Typical Lugg with cloudy grey clear water and deep holes. We tried everything no real success. Costly for the beat in comparison to whats around. £15 would be nearer the mark but would try again, its in a special place. Saw Pied Flycatcher.

3 Trout, 1 Grayling

Lovely beat in beautiful surroundings made all the more impressive by warm sunshine. River flowing fast with only a slight tinge of colour. No rises were seen all day. Caught an out of season grayling of about 1lb 8oz on a Czech nymph and lost another as it came to net. On the same deep run in the afternoon caught a 6in WBT on a heavily weighted Greenwells nymph. Have always stuck to dry fly on previous river trips so I am now well pleased with my nymphing success! Also missed a few takes. Will definitely be back later in season.

1 Trout, 1 Grayling

Following the helpful advice of the Booking Office the river levels were fishable (although pushing a bit but fairly clear). A small hatch around mid day and missed a take from a micro trout. Some small grayling (1-2oz) caught on weighted nymphs later. Not sure if we didn't get to grips with venue or whether early season blues. Like to try later in May/June to see where fish lie. Very attractive beat and great to get out.

5 Grayling