2nd WFFC project - 24th June 2021 - 8 volunteers opened up fishing access to Barford St Martins beats (refer to membership book) Beat E - 1st reach - d/s scrapyard bridge to first bend and crossing point - wading members can now fish this entire reach without any casting impediments. 2nd reach - reach between next two d/s bends - it is now possible to wade from the ladder near the d/s point and cast under the canopy on left and right banks. 3rd reach - this is already easy casting EXCEPT the pool betwixt R2/3 - this is too deep and obstructed. Beat D - 1st reach - d/s farm bridge to point where river joins woodland - not tackled as already accessible 2nd reach - d/s river in woodland to Mill House hatches - it is now possible to wade and fish this entire reach. 3rd reach - Mill House pond d/s to scrap yard bridge - fishing up there two bank side casting points opened up including the tree downed by winter storms fashioned by one creative member into a platform - and the mill pond is now completely accessible. Enjoy your fishing at Barford beats - more access - thanks to our 8 volunteers - if you wish to volunteer - email me Hon River Manager to join volunteer email group.

A big thank you to Mike Blackmore and Ed Eley, our two qualified river habitat experts and members, who dealt with the two trees blocking the river felled last winter this weekend - these pictures show their handiwork! So this beat will be stocked on 17th June.