Feedback & Reports

Heavy canoe traffic and a raft race restricted fishing somewhat in the morning session but most river users were polite which is good to report. Fly produced a large chub (around 4lbs) and a suprised shad (around 2lb). The FC saw more action with an even bigger chub, 2 perch (first time I've caught them on the Wye) and a salmon which was lost due to a jammed reel after playing for 10 minutes and estimated at around 20lb). Evening session spoilt by dog walkers who joined me in the pool I was fishing to throw stones for their 3 dogs to swim after. Apparently 'the river is for everyone' and the public footpath grants unrestricted access. Several fish seen throughout the day. Beat badly overgrown but gorgeous. Tight lines to the Barbel boys over the next few weeks.

2 Chub, 3 Other

Decent mayfly hatch in the afternoon. All fish on para Adams #16.

3 Trout

Overcast and chilly morning then bright sunshine, not much wind. 4 trout to a meps spinner, 1 trout to ledgered worm.
8 + perch from a few ounces to round about a pound all on the worm. All fish caught no more than 2 to 3 rod lengths out.

5 Trout, 8 Other

This was a workshop day with the Welsh International Rivers Team and proved to be a very successful event. We were trying out new techniques and tactics. Next one will be on the 2nd August 2015. Anyone that is interested please contact john_symonds@btconnect.com. The day costs £50 per participant.

30 Trout

Not helped by hours of heavy rain the previous night. Little sign of rising fish or fly life. No fish caught - but still a beautiful beat.

Wet fly used. Cloudy, wet weather. River remained at summer low throughout though increased by several inches over the course of the day. All trout returned.

4 Trout

A couple of hours in the afternoon after rain had stopped. Arrow up a bit and coloured from yesterday.
Managed one 5" trout in slower water above weir on small olive nymph. A couple of snatches at dry fly in weir pool but nothing connected with.

1 Trout

Very pleasent day with few fish jumping but nothing on the line.

Started off at Sweets Tackle shop in Usk-this is a MUST place to visit -lovely owner and great non expensive items for any fly fishing methods. River was perfect but....no fish.
Lovely beat especially upstream opposite the caravan site.

River coloured from recent rain, but enjoyable few hours