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1 Trout

This is such a lovely beat. We had a great day, even if we only caught two trout between us. We arrived around 2pm and the afternoon was very quiet on the water, though one fish was caught below Blockhouse. There was strong wind for most of the day but luckily with this beat, most of the spots we wanted to focus on had good protection. From 7pm though the evening rise really picked up. In particular, at the top of Beech pool, the regular risers were interrupted by a very big fish (about 3.5lb or more) rocketing about 4 feet into the air and crashing back down. We threw everything at it but no dice. I now think I should have stripped a streamer past his nose instead of a range of delicate dries. Much effort was expended at the risers at Ashford bend but we had less success than in previous visits at that spot. Just one pounder. There was a bit of everything in the evening fly life- principally olive spinners, quite a few sedge with a sprinkling of the odd mayfly and others. So ends a three day group trip to the Usk Valley courtesy of WUF. Those who had not been before could not believe the quality of the fishing as well as the stunning countryside at such a reasonable price. Thank you WUF!

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1 Trout

Very windy from the West. Used float and bottom with worm. Three fishing, three trout each. 10 perch, returned

9 Trout

All caught on nymphs. Average around the pound mark.

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1 Trout

Two trout caught and safely returned without touching the fish. I was disappointed in a couple of anglers next to me along the bank. Obviously bait fishing, caught 1 fish, but neither had a landing net. They dragged the poor fish up the bank over the stones, then picked it up by the line where they then wanted a photo. They dropped the fish 3 times in the process. They then unhooked it once they had the hero shot to throw it back into the water. It rolled over, they then got a large stick and prodded it until it swam away... sadly I think that fish will be found dead in the morning. I then packed up my things and moved further down the bank... disgusted.... However, on the plus side, for my first visit to the fishery, it was great to see a vast array of birdlife. Fish taken on Diawl Bach and black buzzer on the washing line......

2 Trout