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River was rising and fish where on ..had the afternoon there and caught 4 barbel ????????

4 Barbel

Top angling by R.H from Bristol, who managed to find and get amongst the fish, unlike myself despite 3/4 moves up and down the beat, regrettably i could not find those elusive Barbel. Fished this beat previously when it was a lot dryer, however following the overnight deluge of rain made the return journey up from the bottom of the hill that much more trickier and treacherous it took two attempts and a good run up to get past the slippery and muddier parts before finally making it to the gate. Beware when its wet a 4 x 4 would be considered the better option.
However a another great day was had, thanks again to the WUF and landowners for giving us great access to a great stretch of river and the wildlife that it provides.
I'll be back....soon.

3 Chub

Unfortunately the extra water from yesterday's rain hadn't arrived so still fairly low. Took on the hill and had barbel to 8-6 in the first field. Pellet feeder worked best. Did have an otter pop its head out the water 6 feet in front of me which was quite a shock.

5 Barbel, 5 Chub

3 Trout, 2 Grayling

5 Trout

7 Barbel, 2 Chub

Wet and blustery but river ok. All fish to nymphs. Packed up at 4 when rain got torrential.

3 Trout, 4 Grayling

3 Barbel, 7 Chub

Nothing caught for 6 hours. Lost a barbel to a faulty knot after it had yanked my rod out of the rest.
Moved upstream 50 yards for last two hours at suggestion of the angler from Brighton who was packing up in that swim.
He was spot on. 7 lb and 9lb barbel (and a 2lb eel) in the late afternoon. Red pellets.

2 Barbel, 1 Other

Unfortunately didn’t fish today as car got stuck on track leading down to river. After several attempts by the AA and 6 hours later (Long story!) got dragged out by local farmer who was extremely helpful. He said that he had done this several times before. Yes it was wet but the track looked fine until you reached the bottom by which time (for me) it was too late! The description should say under no circumstances drive down the field when it’s wet! Park in the lay-by at the top and walk otherwise you won’t be able to get out.