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Despite decent looking conditions with a rising river and warm temps it was an extremely tough day. Lost one fish to a snag early on and after that just a few bites that didn’t materialise and another lost fish. We both tried a variety of baits, Pellet, Maggot, Meat and paste wrapped Boilees but they didn’t fancy it.

Water temp still low? Either way still a lovely day to be on the river.

Should be advertised as single bank fishing, even with levels at summer low there’s no way of crossing the river to fish the left bank. Small section of river, not for the adventurer.

Fishing Passport Note : It is always worth mentioning a double bank fishery. Anglers will fish in the knowledge no-one will be fishing opposite.

Lovely stretch of river but after the recent floods and fall in temperature I was happy to manage a couple of fish.

1 Barbel, 1 Chub, 1 Pike

1 Chub

Incredibly mild temperatures, stayed dry for whole session too. River up slightly (60cms)but not racing through. Nice colour, just fining down. Snagged twice on two first casts and lost hook lengths, but then found clear patch. Very strong bites, not wraparounds, but not far off. 3 good Chub, all in the space of 90 minutes (either side of noon). Biggest was a good 6lb fish, with the other 2 around 5lb. Fin perfect. All fell to ledgered pellet, 3oz just about holding bottom. Large splashes on 3 occasions. May have been pike, but Salmon more likely. Startled otter on trudge back.
Great way to end the year. Thank you.

3 Chub

An absolutely stunning stretch of river in a frozen landscape today. Christmas Card fishing and hugely enjoyable, but there was little good will from the fish. One serious wrap around which went nowhere, a few baits taken but nothing whatsoever hooked. Meat, cheese, bread, oiled pellets, casters. Nothing worked. Freezing for first two hours, and final hour of the day. Would imagine river temps were colder?
Lovely to meet and chat with land owner. Interesting and friendly gent.
Look forward to meeting up with him again, when skates and ice saws aren't required.

1 Barbel, 7 Chub

River rose during the day making anything other than feeder/lead impossible. 1 barbel early followed by a few chub during the day with a final barbel just before packing up. This was the first time we've fished the 'creel' beat and we will definitely go back.

2 Barbel, 5 Chub

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