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Taf at Afon Taf School. Warm, sunny evening 1800-2045. River v. slightly coloured. Fish rising in deeper slow pools and runs. All fish taken on Black Klinkhammer (16) after hatch of black sedges. 1.25lb, 3x 0.5lb, 10" BT all returned.
Lovely stretch of river with free rising and very acrobatic fish.
NB Access not obvious from MAA map; suggest parking in large bus/car park on W side of river (postcode CF48 4ES) then walk downstream to easy access points.
Many thanks to MAA. (Staying at the excellent Mount Pleasant Hotel in Merthyr Vale)

5 Trout

Taf Fechan above Clun Bridge. Very wet evening 1730-2000, river slightly coloured. Fish rising. All fish taken on Grey Polydun dry (16). 2 x 7", 10" BT all returned.
Beautiful stretch of river that has benefitted from the log groynes. Many thanks to MAA.
(Staying at the excellent Mount Pleasant Hotel in Merthyr Vale)

3 Trout

A low water level. Nymphs, dry and wet flies were not effective.

A low water level. We spotted a few fish but dry and wet flies were not effective.

Fished from Abercanaid upwards through Merthyr Town with a fellow member this evening. The river a couple of inches extra water and lots of blue winged olives on the water and in the air. We both managed to catch around 3 dozen or so fish between us on dries and nymphs ranging from 1/4lb up to 1 3/4lb.

36 Trout

10 trout in great condition. Loads of splashy missed rises.
Beautiful stretch of upper river, water crystal clear and levels low. Very enjoyable evening.

Fished the taf fechan yesterday from ponsarn viaduct upwards. Fished a 7ft 3# with a single olive klinkhammer. With the river in low levels I targeted in and at the side of faster water and behind behind boulders as that is where the fish are sitting to get more oxygen through their gills. Managed a catch of three dozen small fish up to 10 inches. All fish had a buttery bellies with stunning red spots. Please note that above the blue pool it is strictly fly fishing only, barbless hooks only and catch and release as it is a part of the wild trout trust.

36 Trout

We fished the Taf Fechan section from Vaynor church down to the viaduct, using a 6ft spinning rod, #14 flashy bead head nymph and a split shot. I had two tenkara rods with me, 12 & 13ft but these were obviously too long, thus the jimmy-rigged spinning rod with fly set-up. Tried casting upstream and drifting down and had a couple hits but found it easier to cast downstream and work the nymph back up. Landed two beautiful browns, 8 and 10 inch, and had many more strikes. It was actually really surprising how well the spinning rod/fly combo worked as I've definitely never tried that before. Was in awe of the beauty of this stream, and the incredible markings on these wild browns, not to mention their feistiness! Will definitely try to fish in Wales again in the future!

2 Trout

Fished the Taff By Vaynor Church a lovely very peaceful setting. The river was flowing well considering the lack of rain and there was plenty of fly life. I used a damsel nymph, adams and a humpy but saw no fish and caught no fish. From experience I know there would be fish in this river but I guess it was not my lucky day. Very hot day and if I was a fish I would under the rocks or under the bank so I guess that is where they were. The foundation do excellent work thank you, the map sent was invaluable in finding this fishing spot.

Low water, only very small trout seen.