With a substantial rise in water levels over the weekend, the river burst back in to life in the early part of the week. Beat one anglers enjoyed a lot of success and the Private beat also produced. catch of the week must go to Mr. Mathieson who, whilst fishing the Long pool hooked, played and landed the butt section of a Scott Mackenzie rod and remarkably, still had the reel attached ! After much deliberation Mr. Mathieson decided not to pursue his usual policy of "catch and release" and instead, because of it`s good condition, would take it back to the Hotel. After much in depth conversation with experts at the Hotel, it was decided that, as it was it`s first visit to the river, it was unlikely to have bred this year !!