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Super low water, super summer weather, super beat and 3 trout to a great 16 inches. Hard but enjoyable yards. Made even better by a delightful plague of fishing kingfishers. Morning only fished. Many thanks.

3 Trout

Returned to this beat which I fished yesterday. Late afternoon and evening - a rise at about 20.00 hours but couldn't connect. Nil catch.

Such a beautiful day on this perfect stretch of water. Clear blue skies, slightly low water, but easy to fish and a cool refreshing breeze. Sadly unable to stay for the evening but even so there were a few trout rising through midday and the afternoon. Unusual for August. Three nice 10 in brown trout to an para Adams.

3 Trout

First ever river fly fishing trip. Fished from 5pm until darkness. Overcast with downstream wind made fishing difficult. No luck fishing upstream of the beat entrance but a few fish rising. The river came alive 20mins before dark with fish leaping and rising all over- one bite was missed and two fish (one of good size) came off the hook, frustrating but a really exciting end to the day. River looked healthy with a mix of shallow and deeper areas. Lots of wildlife about. All bites were on a hairs ear.
Thanks to Wye and Usk foundation for there help in recommending this beat for a beginner, nice and easy wading. I'd also recommend the fishing tackle shop in Brecon (fishtec) went in to buy line and got given some free flies to try.
There was a trout hanging around the start of the beat with what looked like a pretty bad fungal infection on its head and gills.

Arrived late in the afternoon hoping for an evening's fishing. Sadly, the river was rather full and brown. I assume from the previous day's rain. Nil catch

1.25lb brown on a nymph. Very little action. Only take of the day from 2 rods.

1 Trout

2 small brownies, dries.

2 Trout

Very hot AT 33C WT 20C. Little moving . Some activity late evng to sedge. Caught one approx 1lb on dry sedge.

1 Trout

4 wbt - dries and nymphs. Really frustrating experience, I had to see off a poacher on the opposite bank to the car park who was using spinning tackle, he was reluctant to leave. He had no net, I suspect fish welfare wasn't his priority. Then a few hours later I had stalked a good rising fish for 20 minutes only for a portly lady who claimed to be a tenant of the landowner to give me a cheery wave then dive right in to the area where the fish was rising - five rod lengths away from me.
WUF Note: Please report any suspected poaching to NRW's emergency line on 0800 80 70 60 as soon as possible.

4 Trout

4 fish caught, French nymphing in fast runs. No signs of rising fish anywhere.

4 Trout