Feedback & Reports

A hot bright day coupled with a low and clear river made for challenging fishing. The low water level did, however, allow me to fish parts of the river which would normally be out of reach. Two wild brown trout caught, the largest 3/4 lb, and three others lost. There were sporadic hatches of Large Brook Duns and what looked like early Yellow Mays, plus lots of Hawthorns in the surrounding fields. Fished New Zealand style with a small olive Klinkhamer and baetis nymph suspended below, catching fish on both (including one comedy moment with two fish on at once). Stayed overnight at the Bell - highly recommended! This beat is booked up on an almost daily basis so was surprised to see so few catch reports. Hope more people start submitting their returns.
WUF NOTE: Although the beat may appear booked on a daily basis, day tickets through the Foundation are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only. The remaining days are reserved by the owner.

4 trout caught - best 1 lb. Hot very sunny and very few olives hatching or any other upwings. The fish that were rising were smutting so a bit 'challenging' but great fun and enjoyable day had. Fish caught mainly on size 22 black gnat.

One small but very welcome trout in the late afternoon on a deer hair sedge. Challenging conditions with low water and bright sun but it was still possible to tempt a fish or two as as my fishing companions return will confirm.

2 small brownies in perfect condition, caught on grey duster. Had a few takes on a klinkhammer but were missed. Quite hard going, not many fish rising but a great day. Lovely meal in the Bell.

1 x brownie @ 9in. Water low, clear and still cold despite sun.

Five browns and one 15" grayling, the latter on a mini bead-head spider - all trout on march brown or klinkhammer. Some olives and march browns, a few grannom hatching, cold downstream wind and sparse rises.

Three Brown Trout, largest about 10 inches, one Chub, all fish returned. All taken on Silver Corixa. Monnow in lovely condition, plenty of fish rising, although the majority small fish, no Grayling.

Had a super day on a very bright day, but caught nothing and did not see fish rising.

Excellent lesson with Frank Williams - beautiful sunny day but water still very cold and fishing slow. One ot two dark olives showed after lunch and a few "takes" on small nymphs but not quick enough to connect. Lovely location.

Grand total of 5 LDOs seen despite some warmth in sun in the afternoon. Did not see a fish rise. River in very good condition but very cold and despite using every method was seemingly too cold for the trout. Beautiful sunny day though and enjoyed watching the circling buzzards and pair of sparrow hawks.