Fred.
Have you ever tried turning left (if coming out of Newport) to Lathbury. Follow the road to the church and park up. Take the foot path the same side as the church. At the end turn left and follow down to the river. You are now on the opposite bank to the Kickles farm anglers. Trust me. A favourite swim of an angler who has recently taken one of the biggest ever Whiskers. I used to fish it, but not now, so don't mind telling.
Trust me. You will catch a whopper.