Fast Water Faster Fish

We could not resist another visit to the river.

Fast water is a must in these low conditions.

Several reasons better oxygen levels, meaning

more fish and in better condition once landed.

It also makes for an exciting fast fight on the rod.

Mike had wanted a Barbel and with not another

angler in sight we went on and had a cracking

evenings sport. Mike was set up in a flash and

his first run brought a Chub over 4lb and in

great nick.

A string of Chub, Dace, Trout and Barbel

followed. I left Mike to enjoy his fishing

and explored a little. I was soon glad I did

for I found some great float water and a string

of Chub all over 3lb and a couple pushing 5lb.

The best fish was a great Dace which I lost at

the net, or should that be I should have netted it.
After some of the best fishing in years the swim

died. So another bit of water which I had noted

was fished.
I think it could be a glide that holds some big fish,

half an hour brought me a decent Grayling, a good

Chub and another Barbel. Another great outing.