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The river was fairly low and full of streamer weed, with a lot loose and in the flow, this unfortunately made my target of ledgering for barbel impossible as the line became weed bound within minutes. However, I changed to stick float donned the waders and float fished maggots between the weed beds, I have to say it was literally a ?fish a chuck? small roach, chub, bleak and even the odd minnow, the problem was I could not feed the small fish ?off? which of course prevented me from fishing at a depth were the larger fish may have been.

Biggest chub was around the 2 pounds mark, with the average fish around 3 to 4 ounces. The number of fish caught ??? must be well in excess of 150 ?. Pity about the weed but a very pleasurable day in very nice surroundings, being able to drive to the spot is also a very useful.

Superb day again. Many large fish moving - mainly browns but couple of salmon too. Smaller browns quicker to take the fly!!

Some of the most thrilling fishing in the most perfect surroundings - what a wonderful part of the country! We are both river fishermen by choice and delight in using traditional tackle and methods. This is how fishing should be!(Mr Crabtree told me) Full marks to the Foundation for their work and foresight in bringing this kind of experience to an appreciative audience - incidentally the website has to be one of the best designed we've seen, ease of navigation and presentation absolutely top notch. Finally a well deserved 'plug' for Aly and Dave Beavins at 'Gromaine Cottage'(via the Foundation website) - friendly and accommodating, gargantuan breakfasts - the perfect hosts! As Arnie said - 'I'll be back'

I had a nice day at Glanusk Ty Mawr yesterday. A reasonable hatch of small upwings in the morning and I caught a few smallish fish on a CDC dun. Not too much happening on the surface in the afternoon and had a few more small ones (6-8 inches) on wet flies. By around 5.30pm the sedge started to show and a few trout were leaping out of the water. First cast with a size 16 Elk Hair Caddis tempted a 2lb brown ? super fish. By around 7pm, there were lots of spinners in the air but I had to go. I cursed under my breath many times as I watched many trout sipping the spinners as I put my fishing tackle into the boot of my car ? one of the downsides of living in London.

The water was a little low but not too bad. I?d imagine that this beat would fish brilliantly with another 8 inches of water.

I saw at least one salmon (7-8lbs) showing towards the bottom of the beat and possibly another small salmon or very large trout leapt out of the water in the pool by the fishing hut ? about 4-5lbs.

Hi, I used my roving vouchers for the first time today, on the Edw beat 12. I had a cracking 15oz brown (returned unharmed) which was in fantastic condition and put up a terrific fight. I look forward to next season, as this one draws to a close. I am happy to end this years river trout fishing on a high. All the best & keep up the good work.

Thank you on behalf of my guest and myself for a truly memorable day's fishing. A wonderful stretch of river in beuatiful surroundings - we fully intend to return next season (hopefully more than once!). Please also pass on our thanks to Stuart Jarvis for his excellent company, knowledge of the river and instruction.

Coarse fishing on the Wye at Holme Lacy, 31st august '06.
A brilliant days fishing with me, my dad and my brother catching nine chub and severn barbel between us.
I caught four chub to 5lb and one perfect barbel of 6lb 8oz. My Dad caught two chub 5lb and two barbel to 7lb 8oz. My brother caught the most with three chub to 4lb and then four barbel to 8lb 8oz.
Brilliant fishing on a healthy looking river Wye. No keepnets were used and after a quick photo of a couple of fish they were all returned safe and well.
Looking forward to booking our next trip!

Herewith a short note to thank both you and Wendy for all your support and advice on my 1st taste of fishing the Usk and its tributaries.

It was fantastic and I?m sure to return as soon as I possibly can.

Just a note to update you on the fishing here on Friday. I fished from about 2.30 to 8pm in the end. 8 barbel and 9 chub in total.

4 small barbel in the 2 - 4lb bracket and 4 bigger fish over 7lb the biggest which went to 8lb 5oz. Lost what seemed like a good double which literally straightened the hook after an awesome fight and another which cleverly transferred me to a snag, it's certainly no place for light tackle! The stamp of the chub was impressive with most of the catch made up of 4-5lbers....

....So all in all, fantastic fishing - many thanks.

Best days fishing ever will return very, very soon.