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A very enjoyable 2 days on the river Wye on a very nice beat that is well looked after by Colin who came down to see us a very nice and helpful guy. We did well to catch 44 fish over 2 days considering it was pouring heavy rain most of the day on the Sunday and blue sky brilliant sunshine and very hot on the Monday, can't wait for our next visit.

10 Barbel, 34 Chub

Plenty of fish seen but nothing caught. Heavy canoe traffic after 10.30 until 4.00 only to be expected at this time of year. We'll try again sometime soon.

I arrived at around 11AM and by chance met Sean in the car park. He told me he owns this beat and offered to show me around. What followed was that he essentially became my professional guide for the day and apart from his insight and knowledge even gave me some coaching. Lots of grayling were caught, mainly to him, but I had a few and missed even more all to dries. They were taking small elk hair yellow and olive patterns. A fantastic day on this beautiful beat with great company. I learnt a huge amount, not only about the river but technique. Many thanks Sean.

4 Grayling

Really enjoyed fishing here. Struggled to find the fish at first, I was casting in the much faster flowing areas. Usually on the Wye these are the holding spots but not the case here. Luckily there was another angler a few swims down who fishes it regularly, he told me where the good spots were and within minutes the fish started coming, thanks again Colin! All the barbel I caught where of a good size, smallest at 7lb biggest was 9lb. Good access and parking and plenty of room once your on the bank. I will be back again for sure - great fishing!

5 Barbel, 2 Chub

2 Barbel, 1 Chub

Fishing a bit tougher than usual, one decent barbel around 9lbs. Always good to be out fishing though though.

1 Barbel

Plenty of fish near the weir but decided to start at the bottom of the beat. Had arrived a little late and shortly after the heavens opened stirring up the mud and making visibility poor. It was a struggle and got no interest but it is a lovely looking little stretch and will definitely visit again.

All fish returned ... Another wonderful afternoon .... Slightly spoiled by the huge pile of burnt tyres on the road towards the lake

8 Trout

This beat was fished by three members of the Grayling Society on this occasion. The river was running clear at 12C and was well up owing to compensation water from the Elan Reservoirs. All fish were caught on nymphs either fished in 'duo' style or as a team.

5 Trout, 10 Grayling

This beat was fished by five members of the Grayling Society on this occasion. The river was running clear at 12C and was well up owing to compensation water from the Elan Reservoirs.

1 Trout