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1 WBT to Klinkhammer in 2 hour session. Water very low. Many fingerlings and parr in the pools.

1 Trout

I decided to spend the morning going to have a look at the reservoir, at the head of the valley - about an hour's walk from the forestry car park. Worth the walk but got me tired. A bothy at the head of the reservoir but evidence here and elsewhere of unsympathetic patronage: bon fires/litter etc. How do they get up here? Not the types to walk?
Spent an hour and a half on the river beat pm, river low and clear. Too tired to do much. Wellies sufficed. Caught 2 lovely wbt on hare's ear nymph: 9" and 12" both safely returned. Lovely spot - how about the reservoir Wye and Usk?
WUF Note: We believe a private syndicate have recently taken the fishing on the reservoir.

2 Trout

With the main river very low I decided to try a wild stream. What fun. the level was a bit low so searching out the pockets of deeper water was the key with a stealthy approach. I used a 7'6" 3wt rod with single dry flies, which was perfect apart from the odd bit of blustery wind. 100m up the stream I came across a fresh dead WBT which must have weighed over 3lb. That might have been a challenge on a 3wt. Worked my way to the top and ended up walking back down through the stream as no obvious path or route to the road. Wading stick essential.

4 Trout

Trout seemed to appreciate the cooler conditions, the heavy rain in the afternoon did not put them off. Prospected with a small para adams and rose fish in most of the runs. Landed 15 and missed as many, though I think these were mainly small. Most fish 6 to 9", a couple might have made 4", but a couple went to 11", very feisty in the clear water. Lovely sunny evening rounded off the day beautifully.

15 Trout

Fished with a dry midge and took a brownie of 6in and 10in both returned. Very clear water.

2 Trout

Weather dull & overcast, no fly activity, water low & very clear. Caught 2 trout very small on nymphs no rises seen, fished for 2 hours then moved to Lower Longtown.

2 Trout

Lovely day clambering over rocks and you need a stick. Hardly any fish about or rising, but a lovely river.

Mild weather to start but with a cooler downstream breeze later.
Very little in the way of fly life about and consequently most of the fish were deep down, hiding in the stones. Managed to tempt a few fish from the lower half of the beat before the breeze picked up and made presentation difficult.
4 trout between 5 and 8 inches. 4 salmon parr.

4 Trout, 4 Other

Just fingerlings today but fun nonetheless on a lovely wild beat.

1 Trout

Two small trout returned, approx 15cm long caught on a hairs ear nymph.
There is a larch tree fallen recently across the stream near the bridge which makes passing difficult. I had to climb over the top, not easy in breathable waders. Estimate an hours work for two men and a chainsaw to clear it.

2 Trout