I assume the lift in the level failed to turn the barbel on? It's been really, really tough but hopes are high for the autumn. Good to catch up with you and the good lady
The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).
I love that stretch of river. It doesn't have the head of barbel now that there seems to be elsewhere but for varied water and sheer stunning beauty it's hard to better. Thanks for the photos.
I like that stretch and the scenery, there are few canoeists and lots of wildlife. Last year an angler had 33 barbel including 3 over 10lb mainly from one pool, in 5 days! The fish are there, I saw a lot rolling and crashing about but they are extremely wary :-)