thanks mat and dave, thread got mored and feels like its been stuck in an old cubbord lol
david, been looking at the east lyn, spoken to the NT lady today its an easy possible, but having looked at a coulpe pics looks like little flow little room to make the most of a cast, not after the thames size but whats it actulally likehave u fished it ??
Mat
I used to holiday around Brendon and fished the East Lyn in that area. I also fished Badgeworthy water and I think Oare Water too but it was a few years ago now. In those days I fly fished using a 6 ' rod. I used to buy my ticket from the Stag Hunters Inn in Brendon. Not sure it it was the same NT water as I never fished downstream around Watersmeet, although I have walked all round there and followed the river down to Lynmouth. The stretch I fished was 'intimate' but quite productive for wild brownies. It is not a big river at all but there are some small pools where a well aimed Mepps will no doubt produce a response. A fellow holidaymaker staying on the farm I used to go to always holidayed there and fished the river spinning. He reckoned to catch a salmon or two.
Whilst out walking one day, just below Watersmeet, I watched an angler land a small grilse from one of the pools.
I used to find the river fished well just after a spate, when it was just clearing. There are some nice spots below Watersmeet to fish.
I reckon with a 6-7' lure rod you could have plenty of sport there if there is sufficient water in the river. However if the river is out of condition it is only a short way to Lynmouth and someLRF fishing and no doubt bass too.
Personally if you do decide to have a go may I suggest you walk the river first to see if it is what you want. Myself, I like fishing small rivers and pools particularly if they are difficult of access. However there is a good footpath all the way from Watersmeet to Lynmouth.
Here is a webcam at the Rockford Inn which is above Watersmeet and on a 'jungly' bit of river. -
http://www.farsondigitalwatercams.com/live-webcams/south/East-Lyn/Rockford/
You have got me thinking now about returning next year for a holiday in the area again, although this time I will be armed with a 6' 4" Graphiteleader Nuovo Bosco and some small SPs
David
