Feedback & Reports

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.

Small brown trout caught on fly and returned. Falling river

1 Trout

River at a nice height after recent rain. Initially overcast but brightened nicely through the afternoon. Fished all the way up with a combination of dry fly and a New Zealand style nymphs. Pleasant fishing especially at top and bottom. Relatively easy to scale the banks when needing to navigate fallen trees etc. Found it relatively hard going today and just had a couple of fish on a black weighted nymph (but not to hand), with a miss to a take on a dry Adams. All in all a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

No joy with the dry fly in the bright weather, 3 wbt, one at 8", caught on a small gold bead hares ear under a nz wool indicator. Water lower than I expected, requiring almost unlimited patience in amongst the roots and branches! It is what small stream fishing is all about however and it is located in a beautiful valley.

3 Trout

7 BTW upto an impressive 13". Fished Klink & Dink. Most fish came to size 18 pheasant tail. Very enjoyable afternoon.
Note: The bridge, mentioned in the map, is closed. For those planning to visit in a near future, please plan alternative routes. There is no phone signal there. It's a good idea to have offline map downloaded before hand.

7 Trout

16c overcast and light drizzle, light winds, fished through the middle of the day. All rises to a dry fly, all returned.

3 Trout

15’C overcast with light drizzle, fished in the middle of the day. All caught to an adams and returned.

3 Trout

Cool and overcast with rain getting heavy by late evening.

Water low and clear as you'd expect; several takes of a dry didn't stick but a lovely 12" fish took a nymph at the head of a deeper pool.

1 Trout

Fished late p.m. and evening. One small trout to a black klinkhammer. Very quiet in all respects. Found on viewing catch returns later that DR had fished same beat earlier that day - that's my excuse. Must get out earlier.

1 Trout