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Water still pushing through, so not that many swims fishable but managed to hook 4 grayling and get 2 to the net on trotted maggot. 6-12”

2 Grayling

1 Barbel

No catch

Fantastic Day on my favourite beat. River was at 1.3m when I arrived. I Was after an elusive December Barbel and today I had 5. Biggest was 11Ib 15oz and rest were between 5Ib to 8Ib. Fantastic end to 2024.

5 Barbel, 4 Chub

Avery pleasant day....
Banks and trees have taken a beating after recent storms. Had a couple of chub early doors then nothing . Many thanks to Steffan who advised on a maybe better swim. Plenty of mixed size chub followed and then at dusk, of course, a real beauty of a barbel gave..." me a grab your rod quick !!"moment!! Nice way to end the day and the year on the bank.

1 Barbel, 10 Chub

Enjoyable day sadly no fish.

Misty warm conditions. River up by 1.5 metres and racing through, a bit of colour, but fining down. A hard slog, but just nice to be on the bankside, especially when sun popped its head out in the afternoon. Pellets, meat and cheese paste used. Heavy (5oz leads and cages) just about holding in slacker water. Chub came along without any huge bite indication, was actually surprised it was on, a dead weight until close in. An old warrior of the river. Half a tail and a rather curious dent on head. A fish of 5lb+ however. Washed out winter coloration.

Memorable day. Cider, cake and mince pies on the bank. A libation poured into the river. Huge numbers of Chub caught this year, but as summer progressed into Autumn, some decent Barbel too.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

1 Chub

Nice day out on the river unfortunately a blank lost one to a hook pull.

1 Trout, 4 Grayling