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A cracking day on the main beat. Fishing was hard but managed 3 on the fly with the largest being a 1lb-1.5lb in the morning and 2 on the rapala in the afternoon with the best being. 3.5lb brown cock fish.

5 Trout

Another visit to the glorious Towy valley. Hoping for a silver tourist but we had to be content with their brown cousins. Given that we only fished seriously for trout for about 5 hours each 22 fish seems a more than decent return …. And just as many came off for LDCR! Most were feisty 7-9 inchers but James found a pod of 14” era and I had a 16” er …. Thought it was a sewin when I first saw it. The wild life on this beat is stunning… kites buzzards sparrow hawk and owl all seen… wading is easy and there is excellent access. What more could we ask for? A few club members turned up to fish in the evening but no problems at all, very friendly.

22 Trout

Looking for a silver tourist! No joy … but brownies were certainly looking up, 17 to hand best 16”, all safely returned. Great fun on a lovely beat. The access is superb … spectacular styles … and wading is easy on this beat. Otter seen … and swimming squirrel. Cormorant and goosanders not so welcome. The 17 fish all took the same fly which also took 12 on the Wye last week … a size 14 grey parachute, one to keep in the fly box.

17 Trout

Fished from 8:30 to 2:30 solely on the dry fly. Overcast conditions were perfect but rain and wind gusts made it tough at times. Fish were rising here and there and I made the most of that netting 7 brownies all under a 1lb, lost a couple more before the net and missed a few due to watching the wildlife. Water level was low but seemed clear and clean. I do enjoy this beat.

7 Trout

lost one brownie on a surface lure after dark

couple sewin heard after dark but no bites

12 Trout, 1 Sea Trout

Fished from midday to 4pm with plenty of fish rising. Mostly small 6-10 inch fish but I saw a couple of good size fish jump. I was struggling to catch until I extended my leader to around 13 foot which seemed to do the trick. I think the brightness and low water meant I kept spooking them before hand. Had I set the hook on every fish that took my fly I would have had around 8-10 but for some reason it was a day where either I wasn’t quick enough or my underpants were too tight. Who knows :)

5 Trout

Towy at Llangadog

6 Trout