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Our first time trying euro nymphing, so very happy with a few small trout.

6 Trout

This report is from Mike Newton( the old timer) not the other MN from Bristol. I thought the fish would be in the fast runs and pocket water but they were not really feeding and were holding up in the deeper pools. Using a long leader and nymphs I had to work really hard to make contact. The takes were very subtle and as many fish that were netted were briefly hooked and lost. The average size was 10" with the largest grayling and trout at 14". A challenging day but worth the effort.

14 Trout, 10 Grayling

Fished upstream with nymph and dry fly. There was an awkward downstream wind, and very few rises, as no hatch of note. (Though 2 mayflies appeared -- a little late for the party?) The weather was overcast with occasional drizzle in the morning, but improved in the afternoon. The river level was low, below summer level, and the water warm.
The trout were beautiful things, fit and gleaming in the late afternoon light. They ranged from 1/2lb to double that. The river was beautiful.

5 Trout

Nothing caught

Another lovely day oh for some cloud cover. All fish caught French nymphing.

3 Trout, 5 Grayling

River in good condition All fish caught French nymphing early morning and late evening

3 Trout, 3 Grayling

20+ Trout and 20+ Grayling all caught on long leader tight line nymphs. Nothing massive but a good average size.

20 Trout, 20 Grayling

Fished most of the pools this am, river dropping away quickly now. Nothing seen or caught on the Salmon front but Two big shad took a fancy to my fly

2 Other

Early start but not any good. Conditions were good river starting to show her bones now. Two big trout caught and returned one about a pound and the other well over the 2lb mark. Just a note of caution though there is a big branch stuck in the willow pool and if not removed might cost you a fish.

2 Trout