Arriving to find the river fining down after severe flooding, bites were hard to come by, but by staying mobile and spending no more than 20 minutes in a swim, he managed to track the fish down.Float fishing was his tactic of choice, and he went for an Avon-style float shotted with an olivette and a few droppers on a long rod and centrepin reel, using a floating braided line.

He fed lightly, introducing a small pinch of maggots per trot. After landing a succession of trout, a few sea trout, and even a 6lb salmon, he made his umpteenth move of the day and hooked a good grayling in a long and fairly featureless straight. After a nerve-wrecking fight, he coaxed the new PB into the waiting net to cap an enjoyable trip.

Well done Andy!