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5 trout caught and released over the course of the day on dry fly. A beautiful hot day with a trickle of surface activity, mainly olives, throughout the afternoon.

5 Trout

A small hatch of LDO's commenced around mid day and the odd fish rose but to no pattern. Covered all fish seen rising and had 2 fish come and look at the fly but no hook ups. Several patterns tried but to no avail.

Lovely spring day despite a pessimistic forecast. Sporadic shows of March Brown, LDO and the occasional Grannom. Seven brown trout to 13". All returned. It would be good to see broken gates replaced or repaired to facilitate access to fishing without risk to rod and limb. As always great to be there.

7 Trout

4 Trout

1 Trout

Fly fishing, nymph and wet fly. Catch and release. High water.

5 Trout

8-10 in

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No fish caught this time but seems like a varied beat with lots of potential. Definitely one on the list for a return visit next season!

I had not intended to fish the main river, only wild stream beats and, as a result, was seriously undergunned for Penpont with a 7' 6" 3wt rod. After the tight confines of the Crai beats, Penpont felt luxuriously spacious and I didn't lose a single fly to the tree gods all afternoon.
There were a few fish rising early on but none even attempted to take my duo offering of an elk hair caddis and a beaded GRHE nymph. I switched over to an olive klinkhamer later but still no luck.
It's certainly a lovely looking beat and relatively easy wading. Thing is, when you mostly fish small rivers (as I do), something the size of the main Usk looks a bit daunting - loads of water and no real idea of how to approach it. I'll probably be back with a guide next time.