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The water was pushing through at a fast pace (we had noted it at just over 1' on the Brecon Gauge that morning), and a high wind was always going to present a challenge. Access to the water is very limited - we managed to fish the downstream limit for about 25-30 yds, but then found a combination of high, sheer banks and dense undergrowth further upstream prevented us getting into the water. Very low water would make much larger stretches of this beat 'fishable'' allowing you to get into the River and wade safely up or downstream - there are some very deep stretches on this beat ! Establishing the upper and lower limits of the Beat is tricky - the Farmer we met on the bank was helpful and able to put us right, but perhaps beat markers would help make things much clearer.
Worth noting there is a lot of loose wire up and down the banks, so a little caution needed.
Tough day, and sadly no fish seen or caught.

Nothing caught but a lovely day

The river was clear but up and pushing, and there was a pretty vicious chilly wind. There was a very sparse hatch of LDOs which never got going and a good but short-lived March Brown hatch. Some trout came up for the March Browns and we managed to get a couple of fish each with one or two takes missed. Best fish of the day was about 1.5lbs, the others all around a pound.

4 Trout

First ever visit to the Taff, parked at Aberglais Inn. Road down to the river crosses a lovely vertical sided canyon with impressive waterfalls, especially with the river running high. Downstream is a fast rocky river, but with a cold upstream wind there were few olives coming off. No fish rising and despite using dries and nymphs did not get any takers. However, most of the local dog walkers also seemed to be fishers, and were very happy to chat and I picked up many tips for the future. So, a blank but will definitely return when it's a bit warmer and the river less speedy!

4 Trout

Still a bit early for this part of the river. Saw two fish rise to LDO's around 2.30pm but could not tempt them. It's always a pleasure to just have access to this beat, a beautiful place to blank.

Hatch of LDO and a few March brown at 1pm. Appeared to only one fish rising sporadically where I was watching. In retrospect it is likely fish were taking emergers. Water level fairly high but fishable in a short gap between spates.

1 Trout

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Fly fishing. Orange lure. Would have caught more but had to leave early.

2 Trout