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1 Trout

The weather was perfect for once, but the water level was 18" up all day, so Dan Y Parc was a bit featureless, and no wading across. But I found a riffle near the right hand bank in or near the Six Oaks pool, where the trout were taking well-sunk nymphs. Caught two, including one of about 2½lbs which was very hard to bring to net in the heavy water. Hooked but lost 3 or 4 more. Plenty of flies in the air and on the water, but I didn't see a single rise from 10.30 to 3.30.

2 Trout

6 Trout

Water still very fast and high, had a few casts but decided to move up to a wild stream soon after. A very close encounter with an otter the highlight!

Weather too extreme!

1 Trout

Plenty of promising water but no fish for me today. Most of the beat is easy to access from right bank except for the bottom bit which I couldn't get to. This bit looked like easier access from left bank but I ran out of time to explore. River a little high but falling and clearing nicely. Bit of an easterly breeze. No visible fly life or rising fish.

Good water, but no salmon seen or encountered. The trout were not afraid to take on the big fly...

3 Trout

Lovely beat with lots of variety. Had the beat to myself. Plenty of flow in the pools suited to lower levels. Concentrated on The Butts, Islands and Farm Pool but no sign of a fish all day.
One discarded car battery retrieved from the bank for disposal. Need to be careful wading The Butts with the ironwork still in the river in places.
Excellent vehicular access on the right hand bank and could cross the river to fish the left bank at this height.
Will certainly return

2 Trout

Water level quite high and coloured. Caught one good brown trout about 2lb. Safely returned. Caught on NZ dropper with gold headed nymph. My first time on this beat, lovely spot. I would like to return next year with lower water levels.

1 Trout