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It was a frosty start at first light and we flushed a hare walking downstream towards the island. With the river running fast and coloured we initially tried an early start at the hotspot below the island. General ineptitude with such fast water meant we soon moved upstream. Eventually we settled on the first two swims near the hut. Using the ubiquitous pellet and maggot we accounted for 10 Barbel, 3 Chub and several fine, specimen Dace. More were potentially available but the lunchtime cider took it's toll on our reactions. Despite the wonderful scenery and wildlife, J.H. once again couldn't keep his head out of yet another dreary 'potboiler'. Another very enjoyable day on the Wye. Thanks to the lady who takes the phone bookings.

Fantastic day on a lovely beat. No salmon for me, although I saw a great coloured fish jump, and felt like I was in with a chance all day. I did have a couple of nice browns on a small Ally's shrimp fly, which I released.

No fish caught, but a very pleasant few hours in the sunshine on an attractive looking beat.

The river was up a foot or so and carrying a tinge of colour. It looked good. However, the fish weren't as enthusiastic as us and it was a slow morning. We bumped into the other anglers sharing the beat and they complained about the lack of swims. It's not a problem we have at Caradoc, there's too much choice for us! We fished hard and were eventually rewarded with a barbel each and a smattering of chub, including the same fish falling to my rod twice in an hour! A difficult day.

1 x trout 6 inches, 2 x grayling 7 inches and 14 inches on dries. I avoided the floods by fishing the Elan tailwater below the dams, but didn't have much success until I reached the steeper gradient at the top of the beat where just a couple of good fish were rising. I caught one and missed the other! A beautiful-looking piece of river, especially with the autumn colurs coming on.

Nil fish caught, decided to spend afternoon at Beacons.

Lovely stillwater although no fish caught.

None caught, lost a 5 lb grilse, suspect had another but it shook the hook before I had a chance to see it. If not that a huge brownie!!

Great day, lovely water.

No luck, will try again, hopefully when the river is in better condition ....I really liked this spot. Stayed at Gentle Jane's in Grosmont expensive but good......and a welcoming local pub.

Blank except for one good rise to light olive