Derwent & The Trent

Well we returned home today from our trip fishing the Derwent & the Trent Rivers.We split our sessions with fishing during the day and goin back at 6pm till well into dark.On the friday conditions were bright and sunny,we fished a total of 4 swims,we made our minds up to go back at 6pm and chose a swim each and settled in for the night,if i could describe to anyone ,this swim had barbel written all over it.As the evening went on it started to rain,just after it stopped i recieved my first bite a lovely chub and a new pb 4 lb 12.we fished till about 10-30 pm and decided we would fish there again in the morning.Saturday brought a warm and bright day and the swims we wanted were taken.So we moved up river.As the day went on it became warmer with thunder.We packed up at 4pm and headed for food to return later at 6-30pm.we settled into different swims,the rain arrived but slowly cleared.A couple of things happened that night , Lee had caught a chub of 4 lb 10 and never asked me to take a pic,which turned out a regret later.The other thing that happened as we returned to the car park,which is locked and surounded by railings,my van had been robbed and the window smashed,im now £75 out of pocket and minus a few items.So sunday was day for the trent,once id dealt with auto glass and my appointment booked for monday hea headed out what proved to be a very difficult days fishing.The river had rose at least a foot above normal level,we tried everything and fished lots of swims,the day ended in a blank.Monday was a washout due to the van having the glass fitted,we had a walk along the canal as my van was repaired.We said our goodbyes at the Guest House which was fantastic,no barbel but a great time was had,we.ll be back there again,thanks to Patrick at three rivers angling and thanks to lee for bein as usual good company.

Derwent Chub 4 LB 12 and a new PB.................................................................

A swim on the Derwent.......................................................................................

The Trent Crown Bend........................................................................................

The Garden Peg on the Trent...............................................................................

Holden House B&B where we stayed in shardlow,fantastic owners and great breakfast

The view from the b&b The Trent....................................................................