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Coloured river cleared at a steady height (0.7) throughout the day. Looked great from about 5pm - Fish was caught in the Upper Rocks at the top of the beat on a Willie Gunn variant. Returned strong. Estimated 10lb - coloured hen fish covered in lice - assume it had coloured in the estuary?
(WUF note possibly Argulus - river lice?)

1 Salmon

Very nice stretch or river. A few nice salmon splashing around, but none caught.

Fished beautiful Chainbridge for Salmon from Monday 14th to Sunday 20th August 2017 using fly only. Fished short sessions early morning and evenings. On arrival the river was clear and normal summer level. No takes Monday and Tuesday, hooked a Grisle between 4 and 6lb on Wednesday, played the fish in but unfortunately hook hold gave as I released my landing net.

Thursday the river rose about 18 inches and was carrying a fair bit of colour. Friday to Sunday no takes but more fish moving, particularly on the Sunday. I really enjoyed my time fishing here in beautiful surroundings although I didn't catch, which was probably due to inexperience on my part.

Arrived a bit late, only managed 1 hour fishing so nothing caught, but saw some big fish jumping upstream.

One 8lb hen Salmon to a SPF Shrimp fly at 8am this morning. Water clearing nicely and a great day to be out on the river.
Many thanks again to the beat owner! We had a really great mornings fishing.

1 Salmon

River relatively high (850mm) and coloured. No salmon seen. Spun without success.

Nil

Arrived at dawn after very early start. River 0.7m and falling. Carrying too much colour for fly but persevered anyway. Fished hard for 8 hrs punctuated by a delightful kip on the bank at halftime.
Saw 4 fish in total on Rock and 12 in total below the bridge various sizes and hues.(one 20lb below cables) Mostly runners I suspect.Got drenched 3 times and river held its colour. Had a beautiful 11/2lb brownie at end ,safely returned. Prospects excellent for tomorrow . Go gettum Gary!

1 Trout

Fished for couple of hours early morning. Water very low & clear 1 fresh salmon showed in wood stream. Plenty of good trout showing. Will be back to fish this beat again when theirs a little more water & colour.