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Clean 17 1/5lb hen fish from above the orchard on an Usk Grub

1 Salmon

Thankfully river had continued dropping overnight and was some 4ft down comparative to the same time the day before. Water still very muddy but there were more choices and even some of the gravel bar opposite the gardens had begun to appear. Hope were high after an early lost barbel to pellet. Then followed an eel to luncheon meat - not particularly welcome! By lunch time I had managed to lose 4 barbel all to hook pulls, one right at the net which had torn all round the river and was a real lump... Luck had to change and around 1 pm the first was banked at 6 lb. Over the next few hours 4 more duly followed all between 6-8lb and also a gudgeon! Never had one of those on a 10mm pellet before. Strangely chub did not show at all, not even their knocks. Conditions were improving all the time as the river dropped, but having 9 takes in a day makes the long walk back worthwhile. Thx again WUF I will be back.

5 Barbel, 2 Other

River up three and a half feet, chocolate brown and pushing through, not ideal but we managed a few fish, best Barbel just over 8lb. Best chub 4 and a half. All fish to meat.

4 Barbel, 8 Chub

Very high level. Locals would probably not have fished. As I had travelled a distance of if fish but no fish. Nice beat

Tough day fishing with strong wind, bright sky and no rising fish but we managed to extract 5 fish French nymphing, one of which was an absolute monster. Good day on the water under the guidance of Chris Price.

5 Trout

A 9lbs fish from the Usk. Water condition was more suited for spinning. Beat Bridge Meadow The fish took a Yellow Ally's Shrimp size 6 Kamasan Double.

1 Salmon

A great day on a flooded river. The colour was perfect for barbel. They also joined the party too. The guy's caught steadily throughout the day. Nothing really large as they had just spawned by the look of things.Most between 5lbs and 7lbs.
25 barbel was a fantastic days sport. One of the chaps fell into the river within 5 mins of arriving. Thank goodness he was fine and after a change of clothes all was good.
So please be careful on the banks. I always take a rope to aid getting up and down the steep banks.

25 Barbel, 2 Chub

Again the river still had some extra water running through it from the down pour a few days earlier, was still very much fish-able but looking at the banks the fish here see a lot of bait and pressure as they are heavily worn out. we had 2 barbel out about 8lbs each and both got snapped off a much bigger fish, soon as we hit them they went straight into the extra flowing water and then we stood no chance. Would fish this stretch again but would look to fish it when its not been fished for a few days as it seems to get booked everyday. Lots of swims available but be prepared to walk on this stretch as you get a lot of water for your money.

2 Barbel

River in excellent condition with ideal water levels and plenty of fly life. Although very windy it was reasonably sheltered down on the water. This is now an all day beat with the two beats combined. Well worth the effort of visiting the lower stretches. Fished dry and duo taking fish on the nymph and the dry. Two from the bottom stretch of the beat and two from the pool above the weir. Lost one other and missed several quick rises. Had a close encounter with a large eel over 2' long just below the aquaduct. A very enjoyable day. many thanks to WUF.

4 Trout

A great day with the river coloured again. This beat is perfect with easy access and with plenty of room. Once you find the spots the fish will come and we had barbel to 9:14 a pb for my son. Cannot wait to get back!

7 Barbel