Feedback & Reports

5 little fellas and a few more expressions of interest. All in sight of the bridge.
Smart new fencing below the bridge does restrict entry: There is open access at the ford, then by the next hedge line. You then have a new gate 3/4 of the way down . You could get over the older wire along the brook at the end of the beat to work back, however take something to protect your waders! Access is easier above the bridge.

5 Trout

A nice day for a stroll up and down the beat. No real opportunity to fish as the river was very high, fast and coloured.

12 fine grayling including PB. 1 WBT, 1 parr. All on small weighted nymph beneath Klinkhamer. Waders sprung a leak in crotch, had to endure long, moist drive home, smiling nonetheless! A memorable day; thanks WUF.

1 Trout, 12 Grayling, 1 Other

A complete contrast to the previous days fishing on the Lower beat. Weather had improved with warmer temperatures and slightly calmer winds. Water was still very clear despite the previous days rain. A small amount of fly activity, mostly small to medium Olives.
The fishing was excellent, with several Salmon parr (4-5") caught, all on dry fly. However, the highlights were my personal best Grayling of 18" taken on a weighted PTN just up from the bridge in the run under the trees. This was topped by my biggest wild brownie of just over 14" taken again on a weighted PTN (18), an absolute stunning fish. The rest of the grayling and brownies were between 8-12" and in magnificent condition.
This is a fantastic beat, with great variety and relatively easy to wade. A wading stick is still recommend. Another very peaceful setting in a beautiful part of Wales.

3 Trout, 3 Grayling, 6 Other

River was low in places with not a lot of fish evident. Those that were caught were small. Stopped at Bryncelyn which was excellent. The owner could not be more helpful. The pub across the road did good food and brewed its own ale., a good night.

2 Trout

No fish caught or seen. River very low and mainly just a channel in the exposed bedrock. A real shame as this is obviously a beautiful stream given normal water levels.
Never mind, will definitely try again next season.

Finally some half decent river conditions! Everything caught on nymphs even so. Lovely 2lb trout and a 1lb grayling made the day worthwhile.

2 Trout, 1 Grayling

2 decent WBT at 1/2lb plus 5 very small caught on Damsel nymph and Diawl nymph. A nice stretch of river in good condition. Very wet from rain but my son catching his 1st WBT made it all worthwhile.

7 Trout

River very fast and still quite high rose a bit during the day too.

4 Grayling

Pleasant beat but river was very low and as clear as gin.
No contact made with any grayling. Requires a bit of water I think. I bet it fishes well in summer for trout which is when I think I'll give it another try.
Large salmon of about 10lbs lying dead in the river with large bite out of it.