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Myself and a friend fished the river from Abercanaid up towards Merthyr town. The water was a couple of inches up with a nice colour to it. There was a massive bwo hatch on with the air filled with flies. We both managed to catch 2 dozen plus fish each ranging from 12oz up to 2 1/2lb.

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Fished the river from Rhydycar up through Merthyr town. River was quite high so opted for a French leader with a team of heavy nymphs. Managed to catch 3 dozen fish ranging from 1/2lb up to 21 inches which is around 3lb. All of the fish had been feeding very well with big fat bellies and the bigger fish having big shoulders. Awesome fishing.

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I fished a bit of the Taf Fechan and loved every moment - a stunning little stream that must contain the fast taking brownies in Britain. I missed five times as many takes as fish landed including a couple of decent sized fish. Can't wait to come back.

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Taf at Afon Taf School. Warm, sunny evening 1800-2045. River v. slightly coloured. Fish rising in deeper slow pools and runs. All fish taken on Black Klinkhammer (16) after hatch of black sedges. 1.25lb, 3x 0.5lb, 10" BT all returned.
Lovely stretch of river with free rising and very acrobatic fish.
NB Access not obvious from MAA map; suggest parking in large bus/car park on W side of river (postcode CF48 4ES) then walk downstream to easy access points.
Many thanks to MAA. (Staying at the excellent Mount Pleasant Hotel in Merthyr Vale)

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Taf Fechan above Clun Bridge. Very wet evening 1730-2000, river slightly coloured. Fish rising. All fish taken on Grey Polydun dry (16). 2 x 7", 10" BT all returned.
Beautiful stretch of river that has benefitted from the log groynes. Many thanks to MAA.
(Staying at the excellent Mount Pleasant Hotel in Merthyr Vale)

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A low water level. Nymphs, dry and wet flies were not effective.

A low water level. We spotted a few fish but dry and wet flies were not effective.

Fished from Abercanaid upwards through Merthyr Town with a fellow member this evening. The river a couple of inches extra water and lots of blue winged olives on the water and in the air. We both managed to catch around 3 dozen or so fish between us on dries and nymphs ranging from 1/4lb up to 1 3/4lb.

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10 trout in great condition. Loads of splashy missed rises.
Beautiful stretch of upper river, water crystal clear and levels low. Very enjoyable evening.

Fished the taf fechan yesterday from ponsarn viaduct upwards. Fished a 7ft 3# with a single olive klinkhammer. With the river in low levels I targeted in and at the side of faster water and behind behind boulders as that is where the fish are sitting to get more oxygen through their gills. Managed a catch of three dozen small fish up to 10 inches. All fish had a buttery bellies with stunning red spots. Please note that above the blue pool it is strictly fly fishing only, barbless hooks only and catch and release as it is a part of the wild trout trust.

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