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I fished for a couple of hours in the evening in pretty low water. There was a big hatch of sedges and a few fish rising for them but I managed to miss 7/8 takes on a dry sedge pattern, the last of which looked big from what I saw of it before I turned away.

No matter what time of year or what the flow is like, this is a stunning stretch of the Wye. I'm not overly keen on fishing the main river, sometimes I've looked at certain beats and haven't had the slightest idea what to do ! With Craig Llyn though I'm given half a chance and seeing it at the level it was today, I learned a bit more. 2x Grayling 7& 17 ins and a very disgruntled wbt of 16/17 ins all to a Greenwells Glory.

1 Trout, 2 Grayling

Tough conditions - low water and high sun. DB took a good grayling mid-morning on a heavy nymph fished NZ style in fast water; approx 1.5-2lb and in great condition. SB lost another just before lunch on a heavy nymph. Not much surface movement.

After lunch some splashy rises started to appear - couple of half-hearted attempts at the sedge came to nothing, and there was very little activity there after. DB did take a small WBT on a deep nymph as evening approached, and then lost 2 grayling as the day wound to a close.

A great beat with great access - just needs a flush of water to really bring it to life.

1 Trout, 1 Grayling

Conditions were perfect, I really feel this is my favorite stretch of River, but no fish today.
Which I really feel was my fault, quite a few takes, just not quick enough. Definitely be back for more.

And even though the river was low and the fishing was tough. Managed to catch a few really big Grayling and the odd trout. Brilliant day. One Grayling over 50cm

2 Trout, 16 Grayling

Only my third visit to this beat and knew it would be difficult due to the sun not the weight of water running down. Had to share with two other anglers but there is enough water on this beat. Fished nymphs on jig hooks all day but couldn't get on the many missed bites. Very deep in places but the slippery grass caught me out even with my wanding staff. Easy parking
and easy access to the water makes this a beat to come back to.

7-8lb freshish cock fish from Ash pool on a 3 inch wing black and yellow monkey. Hit it just right, river perfect

1 Salmon

River was high and fish quite spooky. Not much hatching throughout the day, but landed a few smaller trout. Lovely beat!

2 Trout

6 Trout