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Fished from around 6pm through to 10pm. Gusty, cold wind seemed to limit the fly hatches although there plenty of sedges with a few olives and yellow mays around during the calmer moments. Ended up with 12 brown trout to 1.5lbs and 2 out of season grayling, all on a tan klinkhammer. Had quite a few takes when the fly was dragging across the surface.

Fished for 4 hours - water still has a slight algal bloom but a good flow meant it was very fishable. Caught and lost 2 shad, saw a few salmon moving, wish I'd had all day even if a bit cold.

River was very low, not much more than knee-deep over most of the deeper runs. It was also a sunny day with clear water. We watched water all day and fished if we saw any activity but this was rare. Caught nothing but enjoyed the river nonetheless. We did see a lamprey 100 metres upstream from the church, by itself but appearing to be looking for a 'scrape'.

Great day fishing the lower section. A few trout to be seen on lower section of the beat - lost a large fish on a bend under the trees due to the 4 pound leader breaking. Lots of small takes on White mayfly. Great place to escape the bussle of life. Large amount of herons 6-7am when I arrived.
Total caught 4 small browns all returned.

Really windy day - will pay more attention to the forecast in future. Fishing good for approx two hours between ten and twelve. Seven rainbows 1 to 1.5lb.

Stunning Setting. Sun/Cloudy day but no rain. Very few fish rising, although some mayfly about. Caught 6 all on GHE, 7-10" Loss many more a couple over 10".

River up a foot, coloured but clearing. Had a couple of shad-safely returned.
A Salmon showed below the rock, giving some inspiration, but failed in my mission. However a lovely afternoon/evening, Thankyou.

Just thought you would like to know tonight I managed a fresh silver fish (no sea lice) est 16lb.
Took it on my 10ft no 8 trout rod using a sink tip, 12lb floro carbon leader, double Usk grub from Sweets.
Fish fought hard for about 20 minutes jumping 3ft in the air several times. Incredible battle.
Pleased to say it was in good condition when returned. Caught on Gwent Angling Society's water.

1 brown trout 8/9inch in lenth.
1 grayling 8/9inch in lenth. Both fish returned to the water alive.

Another beautiful setting. Day started with light rain but brighten later. Some Mayfly hatching with a few trout rising, Caught 8 all around 6" all on Mayfly, loss or missed as many.