Feedback & Reports

A few rising fish but strong cold wind prevented any significant hatches of March Brown and LDOs. Missed fish feeding on black gnats under the willows. Lovely stretch of river. Just a few coppiced down areas would enable much easier access especially during times of high water levels.

Lovely day, and what looked like near perfect conditions. I tackled up with high hopes, and then used nymphs (mostly downstream and across) for six hours, with only one small trout caught. As I drove away I found that the other person on the beat had filled his boots with large trout, using a nymph fished upstream. I wish I could have watched him - I would have learned a lot!

1 Trout

No rises, no fish.

4 Trout

Nice afternoon/evening fishing. Two small wild brown trout on nymphs.

Several trees are down across the river in places following the recent storms. There was also a distinct smell of sewage over the faster water, which is concerning. I’m not convinced the river is in great health—and, if I’m honest, I haven’t felt great since fishing. Is this becoming the new normal? Feels like we’re at the point of needing a risk assessment just to avoid waterborne illness. Sad times.

On a brighter note, there’s a nesting dipper near the tunnel, which was lovely to see.

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4 Trout