diff --git a/trains/binding/matplotlib_bind.py b/trains/binding/matplotlib_bind.py
index d3d78ed6..3b2a9896 100644
--- a/trains/binding/matplotlib_bind.py
+++ b/trains/binding/matplotlib_bind.py
@@ -384,7 +384,8 @@ class PatchedMatplotlib:
                 _pylab_helpers.Gcf.set_active(stored_figure)
 
             # get the main task
-            reporter = PatchedMatplotlib._current_task.__reporter
+            # noinspection PyProtectedMember
+            reporter = PatchedMatplotlib._current_task._reporter
             if reporter is not None:
                 if mpl_fig.texts:
                     plot_title = mpl_fig.texts[0].get_text()