Birmingham Anglers Association

Along with some long-standing angling friends I am are coming to the Middle Severn for our annual week's river fishing break on Sunday 6th. We've done so for many years. I've followed the intel on the forum for some weeks and note that low water and oxygen levels have had predictable results. Although summer now seems to be distant memory and we've had rain, the effect on the prevailing levels appears to be marginal at best, and catches remain at best patchy. We usually fish in the area between Eardington and Arley (and Trimpley) and sometimes journey to the Teme.

I wondered if any fellow members have fished these sections recently and have up to date thoughts they would be prepared to share? We primarily target the barbel and chub, but would be content to trot for smaller quarry. The important thing for us is days of enjoyment especially this year after what we have all experienced. One of our number is terminally ill and this is likely to be our last trip together so preparation to make the most of a few days together has assumed an altogether more important perspective.

Any thoughts would be gratefully received along with any suggestions for alternative sections which might be more productive than our usual haunts.

Thanks in advance for your help.