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Drove up in thick fog. Reservoir in thick cloud with light breeze. Fished NE shore. One 2LB rainbow on cats whisker. Weather improved to clearing skies and bright sun, no breeze and mirror surface. No takes. Caught one further 2lb rainbow on spinner with a 12oz toby. Another enjoyable day at a superb location. Once more pity about the litter on the banks, area deserves more respect.

6 x Rainbow Trout caught and taken on floating line & sinking tip with green/blue damsel.

Fine sunny clear morning with mirror surface water but no fish. Cloud increased late morning and a light breeze produced a ripple. Two rainbows of 1.5 to 2 lb on Cats Whisker then 3 rainbows of same size spinning with rappala. An adjacent fisherman caught a fine 5lb rainbow. A relaxing day in good weather and fine views of the Carmarthen Vans.

3 rainbow trout and 2 perch on worm.

Five Rainbows caught all on Damsel. 4 kept one returned. Largest 3lb 2oz. Had to move around a lot before finally finding fish.

5 rainbow trout spinning with silver toby.

4 Rainbows using worm.

Ach, a blank ledgering with worms but that's probably my lameness - certainly missed a couple. A few trout coming to the surface. Wish I'd taken the fly rod but it was just a quick exploratory visit.

One Rainbow taken on mini goldhead damsel between the two of us. One more lost by the boat. Only these 2 bites all day despite good conditions and a lot of fly activity. Several other fly fisherman drew blanks also.

Looks like it needs restocking again. Also care with restocking - different locations. Fish remain by the ramp for a day or so when first stocked. Local anglers know this and clean up.

Also apart from Wye and Usk there is no returns info for day tickets from the site (currently the majority of tickets bought) to record catches so no one knows how many are being taken. Struggle to see how you can have an effective re-stocking policy on this basis.

Perhaps Wye and Usk via internet and phone should be the only source of bookings and get rid of onsite machine. (which is a hassle anyway because you need 17 £1 coins) This would allow Wye and Usk to insist on catch returns and follow up avoiders.

Food for thought for Welsh Water.

5 Rainbow on ledgered worm.