Feedback & Reports

River level was low, did not see a single fish or any activity. Park at Vaynor Church and walked upstream and down stream, enjoyed the location but no sign of fish.

Parked at the hotel and walked down the hill to the stream. Fished upstream, lost about 5 nymphs in the trees. Very overgrown.
Then tried downstream there’s a few larger pools but nothing happening, didn’t even see a fish. It was a cold morning and the water was very clear.

1 Trout

Fished the stretch above the viaduct at Aberglais Inn - fast flowing, nearly all rocks, some deep pools, hard wading. My old legs were knackered by the time I reached the footbridge! Managed to land 6 at 6 -9" having tempted many more to at least have a look at the small para adams and rust klink. Interesting that all the feeder springs and tiny streams were still flowing.

6 Trout

After fishing the Beacons reservoir in the morning I decided to have a first look at this beat as I was so close . I parked at Vaynor church and fished a couple of pools by the footbridge. Good numbers of Olives hatching when I arrived around 2 pm and saw a fish rising just above the bridge. Caught that one on the second cast then hooked and lost another shortly after.

1 Trout

Great water and lovely fish, but tough going in places. Pity about the rubbish and litter on the banks and in the river. Rising river and heavy rain at intervals made for a tricky day. Three small WBT all taken on black and green bead head nymph and safely released.

3 Trout

First ever visit to the Taff, parked at Aberglais Inn. Road down to the river crosses a lovely vertical sided canyon with impressive waterfalls, especially with the river running high. Downstream is a fast rocky river, but with a cold upstream wind there were few olives coming off. No fish rising and despite using dries and nymphs did not get any takers. However, most of the local dog walkers also seemed to be fishers, and were very happy to chat and I picked up many tips for the future. So, a blank but will definitely return when it's a bit warmer and the river less speedy!

For those of you who like a wild stream the Taf Fechan is well worth a visit at this time of year. If you can make the visit to coincide with the Pontsticill Reservoir just over flowing so much the better. The wild Tout take readily in these conditions and small flies Nymphs fished downstream can be very productive.