Feedback & Reports

After 3 years of fruitless fishing on the Wye and Usk roving scheme we decided drastic measures were called for - hire a guide, and what a difference it makes! As our choice of guide, Frank Williams, was busy for our preferred dates he passed us on to an alternative, Gareth Lewis.
Gareth proved to be well worth the investment and had us catching fish within minutes in, what he informs us, were very tough conditions. In total a count of 5 trout to 8" were landed and several more lost - only small but very welcome. With Gareth's tuition and some wonderful scenery a fantastic day was had by all.

2 x Penpont Porkers... 17" and 2lb in weight. Fantastic, lovely day. Thank you.

Weather less windy than previous days, and tree cover helped protect water. River the colour of hot chocolate, but reasonably warm, hence a variety of hatches. Plenty of fish rising, primarily under cover. Eventually took 2 Penpont porkers of 17in+ and lost a 3rd on suspender nymphs. Wonderful sport on light tackle necessary to get under trees. Wading necessary but relatively easy for an Usk beat. Had to leave early for home, but got takes from all rising fish, gutted to leave!

Water low and clear with a strong downstream wind. CJK had 3 undersized trout from faster water on a olive nymph. JW had 2 undersized fish on an olive nymph. Beautiful surroundings! It would be nice to re-visit when the river is in better condition.

3 1lb brown trout caught on size 18 PTN. All safely returned.
1 2.5lb Brown Trout caught by Andrew Dunn on a Caddis under the bridge. Splendid fish.

River low and clear but guess what? It rained - most of the day! Just that nuisance type welsh rain, not enough to affect the river but enough to wet us through!

Fishing was tough. A steady stream of brook duns and sporadic olives and pale wateries throughout the day kept the fish interested but they were very spooky! 4 fish between us - 3 small ones and one Penpont Porker of 17 inches - a very well conditioned fish. The fish are all there but the water is so low that in places they are lying in little more than their own depth so extreme caution is needed for success - and fish under the trees!

6 fish caught, the best a cracker at just under 3lbs. Others were up to 1lb. All returned. Bright sun and a cool easterly wind didn't help but fish were moving tight under the banks and tree cover. All fish caught on dry olive imitations. Lovely day.

A very pleasant beat with varied fishing throughout. No major rises but fish were rising on and off throughout the day. Only managed to connect with 3 small brownies but a couple of the missed swirls suggested really good fish present. Will definitely be back.

Two small Brown Trout (C&R). River very low. Sun very bright. Had I been able to fish in the evening I'm sure it would have been better. I was not happy to have campers from the downstream field walking well upstream throwing stones into the water. I asked them not to and they did stop.

No joy despite a few rises from the lower half of the beat. Conected with a tiny tiddler but not much else. Beautiful weather although the river was very low and is in desperate need of some healthy rainfall.