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A late May day, cloud cover, river at summer height - conditions where you would expect a good hatch and freely rising trout. Maybe it was a little cool at 14 degrees but while there were some flies hatching, it was a hard day's fishing. Three trout in all - 8, 12 and 14 inches. One to a upright Olive pattern, one to a GRHE nymph and one to an Adams dry. Was hanging on for an evening hatch but the rain came in at 7pm and I left. Always good to be out on the river though.

3 Trout

Strong downstream breeze made things a little tricky. Very slow until mid afternoon and then a few fish rising. A smattering of brook duns and small olives as well as occasional caddis. The fish that were rising appeared to be intercepting something else!
A flurry of activity on a small cdc olive patterns before we had to leave, which was probably the time we should have been starting! Two large fish (2lb plus) seen with fungus which was slightly worrying.
A lovely spot to enjoy the delights of the River Usk.

6 Trout

A pleasant afternoon fishing. Good access in a great environment. Had a number of takes and had one 1lb trout on a ptn.

1 Trout

We caught two trout, one on a dry fly one on a wet fly. The river looked in perfect condition and the weather was sunny intervals with no rain. There were plenty of flies hatching and drifting along the river, both upwing flies and sedges but the trout didn't seem interested in them. We found the banks a little hard going and it wasn't obvious how to access the upper section.
The booking system was excellent with no problems experienced.

2 Trout

Fished Marle Bed and The Point with fly and spinner but nothing seen or touched. One shad on the fly. 9" on Fownhope gauge.

1 Other

late report fish 12lb caught on a home tied fly

1 Salmon

nothing caught.

All on the dry best just under 2lb. and returned safely. A nice spot to spend the afternoon.

8 Trout

We fished method mix with hemp and sweetcorn and corn hookbait. Two carp of five and seven pounds were landed plus roach and a surprising perch on sweetcorn. Water, as previously mentioned, was very coloured and shallow.

4 Other

River in nice condition having cleared after rain in the preceding week. Colder than forecast with stiff breeze / wind - limited insect activity but some fish rising. Missed several takes and eventually landed small 6" trout and hooked another, both on nymph below a generic upwing dry pattern dropper.

1 Trout