Feedback & Reports

2 Barbel

Only one fished. Great days again on this beautiful stretch. Most of the fish caught on the float with small 6mm pellet. Biggest barbel was 6lb most of them were in the 3-4lb bracket. The stamp of chub though was great all but one was over 3lb and the biggest being 5lb 9oz.

12 Barbel, 24 Chub, 5 Other

Good to be in this stunning setting very peaceful river in good order????

4 Barbel, 6 Chub

Always a pleasure fishing this stretch - plenty of access along its length for the roving angler at this time of year (long handled net required in most places). Fish caught on pellets and meat.

5 Barbel, 2 Chub

1 Trout

1 Trout

Great day on one of the best W & U stretches. Slow start to the day but as usual it all kicked off between 15:00 and 18:00. All the fish bar 2 chub came in that 3 hour period when it went crazy. Nothing in usual lucky stone pegs, found the fish in the swims around the gate at the far end of the wood, opposite the thick cover on the far bank.

8 Barbel, 8 Chub

3 Barbel, 8 Chub

Two of us returned to this beat after 10 years. Excellent peaceful location, river had reasonable volume of water mainly gently running over rocks, but a few smallish pools.

Access from the fields now very difficult/impossible – only one barred fence to climb in the centre of each the three fields. Impossible to get to the river at any other point, which means a long wade to exit at the next access point. Could be daunting in high water. Wading reasonable and not slippery, but needs care due to flow.

No fish seen or caught.

Was a little concerned as we arrived and chatting to a local were told “you may see the family of otters”. If we had been aware before booking, would have chosen a different beat as though love wildlife are doubtful these compatible with the limited fish available in this small stream.

Though the online booking system indicates previous visitors to this beat, very few returns appear on line. More would be very welcome and helpful in choosing beats.

2 Trout