Feedback & Reports

Had a great day at Fownhope. Fished on one of the swims through the woods, the path has become even more treacherous than it since the last time I fished there.
The chub were relentless for most of the day, mostly a good size, between 3-5lbs. Had one barbel in the morning around 9am, the other three came after 4pm smallest around 6lbs the largest a touch over 8lbs. All caught on feeder and soft halibut hookers on a hair rig.
Only fished one rod at a time. As I said a great day’s fishing, I’ll be back soon!

4 Barbel, 30 Chub

First time fishing the beat. Surprised by how much flat/pool water there was with only 3 discernible 'heads' to target. The fishing was exceptional. Found fish congregated around the oxygenated water (especially in 50-80cm of water). Fish were eating well on nymphs. Fished 2x 3mm PTN style nymphs most of the time (silver and copper beads).

Took some large fish (30-45cm) and lost (after a long fight and 2 jumps) a fish over 50cm (dark and heavy cockfish). Made me rethink fishing 7x on the lower Usk beats.

One thing I noted was that the water did not recover particularly well. Refishing productive areas was slow and only the odd fish came out.

42 Trout

No fish taken
fished with Shaun Watkins ( guided day) very enjoyable, Lovely stretch of water and scenery stunning
stayed in the caravan park railway hut the evening before which is 5 minutes walk from the river

12 Trout, 10 Grayling

1 Trout

3 Barbel, 4 Chub

2 fish caught on bottom using worm, very poor day not many fish caught on the res..

2 Trout

3 Trout

7 Trout

8 Trout

4 fish on worms

4 Trout