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We were relieved to find the water temperature to be 17.3 deg c despite the recent weather. It was hot, most taken on nymph in faster water. Not many rises but managed to tempt a few with Kites imperial, DHE and Cock winged dun. A good half dozen of the Grayling were in the 1.5 to 2lb range.
A smashing day on the water.

10 Trout, 16 Grayling

Daytime high of 26°C; 10°C at 10 p.m.
Dry-fly fishing and nymph from 11.amto 10 p.m.: 10 graylings and 3 trouts. Best catches: one 20 cm trout and one 40 cm grayling.
BWO and emerger fly used. Water level perfect.
The temperature was too high, and the fishing was different from the day before. Despite Shaun's advice, it was impossible to arrive earlier in the morning, when there was more activity.

Daytime high of 24°C; 13°C at 10 p.m.
Dry-fly fishing from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.: 20 grayling and 5 trout. Best catches: one 40 cm trout and two 40 cm grayling.
BWO and emerger patterns used. Water levels perfect.
Many thanks to the owner, Mr. Shaun Watkins, for his advice.

5 Trout, 20 Grayling

Hi,
My son fished during the day but it was sunny and hot and not much movement. The beat is owned by Rachel and Shaun Watkins and as were having lunch at the car, Rachel stopped by and on hearing we were having a slow day, she called Shaun. Shaun then gave us great advice over the phone and following his steer (come back in the evening with a dry sedge on the dropper and nymph on the point) my son was in within a few casts when we came back to the beat in the evening. Lots of rising trout at Penlanole Pool amd Harrys Pocket. Missed way more takes than the two trout brought to the net and safely released. A great evening, significantly helped by Rachel and Shaun!!
Best Wishes
Mark

2 Trout

Beautiful evening fishing this stretch which is well maintained by the owner. A few rises at Harry’s Pocket but difficult to reach casting into the wind.

8 Trout, 7 Grayling

Didn’t start fishing until 6pm due to the heat so only had a couple of hours. Ten trout up to about 1lb and one oos grayling that was easily 2lb, most on nymphs in riffles and then a few on dries later on. One of the most scenic beats I’ve ever fished

10 Trout, 1 Grayling

1 Trout, 1 Other

A beautiful part of the Wye. Lots of varied fly activity throughout the day. All fish on the dry.

7 Trout

2 Trout