Heavy rain today has dampened the fly hatches but there were a few black gnat type flies and small olives about when the rain eased off. I predict there will be some massive Mayfly hatches as soon as we get a few clear warm, still days.

There were quite a few spinners trying too get back to the river this evening but the wind was causing all sorts of problems. Those that did make it to the river were largely ignored by the fish. We are still awaiting the big feeding frenzies!

There have been some large Mayfly hatches over the last few days with the promise of much larger to come. The fish are still a bit wary and have yet to show the classic Mayfly feeding frenzy. CDC Mayfly is by far the most successful pattern in the day with Spent Gnat doing well in the evening. The weather has turned cold again so it will probably take a warm day to fire up the action again.

Despite the hot and still conditions the nymph was working well. A Sawyer Killer Bug brought a couple of trout and some grayling out to play but I only managed to land one trout. The Mayfly hatch has yet to materialise but the hot weather should bring it on soon. I reckon we should see some big hatches over the next week or so. Black Gnats and Hawthorn Flies remain the most effective dry flies for the moment.

The temperature has dropped significantly but the sun is out. There are a few small olives hatching but it is small black flies that are getting attention. They appear to be wild trout as they are very wary and take in a very gentle manner, barely disturbing the surface. A small black gnat should work in these conditions.