Feedback & Reports

Just a quick evening session for an hour or so. River was very low and clear. Fished a single wet fly (red and black nymph) through the rapids. Strong take and netted a trout of around 8 inches. The wading was slippery and the beer was calling so I decided not to fish on. Very pleasant evening

1 Trout

2 Trout

2 Trout

1 Chub caught and released whilst using a dry fly. We tried both wet and dry flies during the course of the morning and saw plenty of trout in the river. Some algae visible on the surface near the banks of the river.

1 Chub

1 Trout, 2 Grayling

Not as much fly life around as previous trips to Llangoed this season.
2 small trout in the faster runs on nymphs. I in Llangoed pool tail late afternoon on size 20 f fly.

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1 Trout

4 Trout

Washed off Sunday, today was the Wye’s redemption. Looked in tremendous condition. Much lower level, 90% clear and cooler (and fresher) than a couple of weeks ago. Very little rising although I managed two on J G Emerger about 8am. The rest fell to a pink tagged hares ear variation, on the dropper whilst euro-nymphing in the many channels. Ideal conditions, until the sun really did come out late morning.

8 Trout

12oz and 6oz both returned in good condition. Both caught on nymphs. Not many fish rising. Smaller fish caught in fast water using Czech nymphing technique. Idyllic stretch of river. We stay at The Manor in Crickhowell - ideal for anglers: good standard accommodation and access to the Usk and Wye. Fishing Passport is a fantastic service for accessing fishing - it would be a nightmare of internet trawling without! Thank you.

2 Trout