A spell of more persistent rain on Tuesday put the river in to a brief spate. Highest spring tides of the summer brought in a run of bigger summer fish. They skipped through very quickly. One of my guests hooked a fish estimated at 10lb in the Watersmeet area.. After playing the beast for 10 minutes he was broken as the fish bolted in fast water. Fish were observed all morning running hard in pods of 6 - 8 fish, several were very good doubles. These fish will probably be up towards Brendon by now as they had no intention of loitering in the lower river. Hopefully some grilse followed them in and will make slower progress up river, as several fish were seen this morning. The river is now back to summer levels. Fish white water and pots away from the holiday crowds .
Paul @ West Lyn Farmhouse Holiday Cottages (Administrator)
