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2 trout caught River falling very little water in it

2 Trout

A productive couple of hours, 3 fish a 9lb cock fish from Dolmeudwy then an 8.5lb hen from the orchard both on Usk grub followed a couple of casts later by an angry cock fish of 20lb on a small cascade.

3 Salmon

absolutely nothing happening at all. had to work hard for the 2 grayling, both 14 inches

6 Trout, 2 Grayling

27ins slightly coloured hen (on #8 Usk Grub) which took just above the big Rock at top of the Rock Pool. Water really very clear with four foot visibility but still catching leaves every 6th cast or so even with a sink tip.

1 Salmon

First time on this beat. Arrived about 8.30 and decided that nymphs and 11'#3 were the weapon of choice as there was a strong downstream wind. Worked my way upstream and managed 13 grayling 2 trout and a small chub. All fell to a pink weighted shrimp on the point or ptn on the dropper.
Returned to the car for coffee and butties and then walked downstream. The first 200 yds or so was barren. Reached the "S" bend and caught a couple of grayling and the managed to go face first into the pool. No harm done but managed to fill my waders. Walking back to car to dry off and noticed a few fish rising just below the cottage.
Returned with the 6'#2 as the wind had died down and managed to winkle out a few more grayling on the dry.
Most fish around 6- 8 inches with 4 at 12 - 14 inches.
Lovely beat. Can't wait to fish it again.

2 Trout, 23 Grayling, 1 Chub

Matt Tricks caught a 16lb fish from the kitty on the last cast of the day at dusk.

1 Salmon

Cock fish (34 ins) approx 16 lb in good nick and v strong on small Irish shrimp fly from tail of Locksters, beat 5

1 Salmon

River 1' 8" on the Llanstephan gauge with a little colour. Started fishing at 1pm in quite pleasant weather apart from a gusty downstream wind.
Grayling to 14" with most about 8" (and 3 shotts). Best trout 12" and one salmon parr. Team of three flies: beadhead GRHE on the point, snipe and purple and Hancock' pet on droppers. Most fish took the S&P. River rose noticeably at about 4pm at which point I called it a day.

3 Trout, 22 Grayling, 1 Other

11 Barbel

As I struggled on HL4 earlier in the week, I decided to start on the lower section just past the woods. Walking over the hill behind the woods took considerable effort despite trimming my tackle to a minimum. I had an unforgettable but enjoyable day for many reasons. Barbel were my target species but I had bites throughout the day mostly from quality Chub, including a PB of 5lb 2oz. Feeder and Pellets were once again the chosen method. This was the last of a four day trip, and I would like to mention the excellent accommodation and hospitality at The Falcon House, situated between Hereford and ROW on the B4224. This is a quality B&B ideally situated for WUF anglers, especially if you like Owls! I should also mention the excellent food at The Moon in Mordiford just a few miles away.

2 Barbel, 7 Chub