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Something of a wasted journey unfortunately. The heavy rain we had in South Wales the day before evidently hadn't reached Mid Wales. The river was very, very low. We persevered for an hour or so before calling it a day. We did spot a few good-sized trout which spooked when we got anywhere near the deeper pools, so the fish are there! Hope to come back after some rain as it's a stunning beat with lots of bird and insect life evident.

Fish were not super active today, but pretty spot. Caught and released two.

2 Trout

After what feels like an endless dry summer, it was good to finally spend a few hours back on a River, thank you Edw. The river remains very low, although the water temperature was an encouraging 14°C, cool enough to fish with confidence.

Conditions demanded a tres cautious approach. The low, clear water meant every movement mattered, and I spent far more time creeping into position than actually casting.

A small but beautifully marked wild brown trout fell to a Hare’s Ear nymph, presented with a bow-and-arrow cast tight into the overhanging margins, and persistence finally paid off.

1 Trout

Recce to check the water temps are true, cool 16 degrees!!! Had a couple of casts for an hour or so. Only Chub seen?! Will be back

Water temp at 0930 was 14.5C - lower than I was expecting.
Fished until noon. Few small fish rising in pool at bottom of lower beat, and saw one small fish in pool below first waterfall.
None to the net however

Well what can I say, this beat was teaming with trout. Absolutely loved every minute of it. I ended up throwing the whole fly box at them to see what they would take. Took everything from nymphs, emergers, drys even large damsel nymphs, small streamers. If you’ve fished this you know exactly where I’ve got 90% of the fish.

9 Trout

Lovely small stream, healthy water and a beautifull environment. With a 7” 4wht fly rod this is an amazing fishery.
Compliments to The Fishing Passport en the Wye and Usk Foundation.

6 Trout

12 Trout

2 Trout

Fished all afternoon but didn’t see any fish. The highlight of the day was looking over a bridge to see a kingfisher looking up at me. It stayed there for about 10 seconds before flying off down river.