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Fished small salmon fly down the length twice in morning, then once more late evening. Small trout only seen, one hooked and returned. Water clear enough to see most of bottom and no salmon or fish above 8oz seen. Access is not possible to upstream of island because of dense undergrowth. 'Walkway' is badly in need of repair and is dangerous. A wading stick is essential.

No fish caught or seen but nice to get out for a few hours.

River virtually unfishable after heavy rain. Highly coloured with strong downstream winds. Two trout caught at end of afternoon as river fined down a little.

2 Trout

Beautiful stretch of river. No salmon but three excellent brown trout. Marking promising pools on the beat map would help anglers.

3 fish taken, each approx. 3/4 lb. 4 returned, ranging from 3.5 inch to 7.5 inch.

7 Trout

Super day out on the hottest day of July ever recorded, supported by Chris Price of casting with style. Lots of fish about but none energetic enough to bite.

Dry fly, emergers, All fish one pound or over. River in very good condition. Most fish taken in lower half of beat, didn't have time to fish riffles.

6 Trout

First time on this beat, and enjoyed it. River low and clear, persistent downstream wind, and sunny most of the time. So not ideal.
Fish were hard to come by, caught 4, missed 2 good fish. Probably could have done better but just nice to stand in the river for a few hours. Had to take a trout on the Salmon Rod as hooked badly, about 1 and 1/2 pound.

4 Trout

Morning session only. A beautiful day; sun with some light cloud; the river a good colour. Very little rising. Five nice trout, one to one & half lbs each taken on comparaduns (three) and gold-head PTNs (two). Beat recommended, although a few dog walkers here and there.

5 Trout

Bright with a cold strong downstream wind. Fished the top half of the beat from 11.30 to 2.30. No flies showing and nothing rising. A change from duo to two gold/copper head HENs brought immediate success and picked up succession of pretty brownies the best pushing 1.5lbs. Odd mayfly and sulphur may coming off after lunch tempted me to try dry fly again, but apart from one splashy rise from a small fish, there was no interest, so reverted to nymphs and caught a few more. The wind didn't let up all day. Tried the lower glide as evening approached but nothing moved to dry or nymph. Perfect beat to chose for a first visit to the Usk. Good to meet Chris Price. Thanks for the flies. Sadly I didn't need them this time but I'll be back.

10 Trout