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3 grayling to 12 inches and 11 BT to 14 inches all returned. Taken on GRHE

2 grayling caught on nymph both approx 7". 1 trout caught dry fly approx 5"

First time I've fished this beat, but yet another classic Wye valley fishery. River very low, but with a tinge of colour from recent rain. Had to share beat unexpectedly with 3 anglers from Winchester, but all managed very amicably. Concentrated on Lady Alexanders Catch pool and managed to extract 8 trout and 7 grayling, spread throughout the length; none of any particular size, bar one grayling of around the pound mark. GRHE & Copper John most successful flies, with only one trout being taken on a dry fly. Will be back in autumn for the grayling!

Glorious day , warm and sunny

I was determined to fish dries , my friend stuck with nymphs. He pulled out 3 Grayling and 3 Trout all around 10 -12 inch.

Depite the glorious start and intermittent north east wind kept making an un welcome appearence so aprt from the odd snatch no luck for me , until I moved up above the weir and caught 3 Grayling about 8 inch on a yellow may dun in the shade of the trees.

Another fantastic three days in stunning surroundings thanks to those nice people at the Wye and Usk Foundation.

2 trout largest 10" 2 grayling largest 12".
Caught on tape wing caddis #14 and starling (starling replaced with CDC) and peacock goldhead nymph #14. All returned. Missed strikes far more than I caught and lost a few one of which that was quite a bit larger than the others. The one that got away :)

Grannom in large qtys present throughout the day, never noticed any other surface fly activity. However looking under stones there was great variety and qty of insect life, not skilfull enough to note exact species, also a couple of bullheads. So maybe a streamer pattern for the deeper pools next time.

Very nice beat, easily accesible, would visit again.