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River levels too high after recent heavy rain. Even though the level had fallen during the day, no signs of fish anywhere on the beat.

Heavy overnight rain had caused the Clettwr to colour up the lodge side of the river, reducing visibility to about 6 inches in the water. There was also a heavy leaf fall and the occasional branch coming downstream as well. I gave it a go but with no joy. Beautiful spot though.

Another good day on this beat, even though the river was up after the recent rain and carrying a touch of colour. The fish (all returned) are still taking dry flies as long as the weather remains warm. The grayling didn't put in much of a show but the trout were willing. Nothing of great size - up to 12" but still fighting fit and good sport. The morning was somewhat spoilt by the appearance of canoes - I didn't think they were allowed above Hay, whatever the level?

8 Trout, 2 Grayling

A rainy morning, a few salmon seen coming in the Green Bank, one pull. In the afternoon, brown water from the Clettwr, a 3.5lb seatrout fell to a size 8 "Evie"

2 Trout, 1 Sea Trout

Lovely autumn day with little wind and bright sun. Next to no flies hatching. Nevertheless the grayling were looking up from time to time as most were caught on the surface - size 16 F fly and small klink being successful. Some takes to the nymph also. All grayling over 1lb with the best certainly over 2 and measured at 45cm. 9 fish to hand (plus a salmon parr) and a few more long range catch and release. Easy parking, easy access, easy wading and glorious scenery. What more can you ask for?

9 Grayling

1 Trout

8 Grayling

After a few disappointing trips to the Irfon this autumn I decided to give the main Wye a go. It is some years since I visited this beat and it is as lovely as I remembered it. Starting in the Ciliau Run, I fished a duo with a gold bead GRHE and Klinkhammer with the nymph taking the fish initially. As the day wore on they showed a preference for the dry fly and I caught six grayling up to a pound in weight plus one fit 10” brownie. I finished up at the mouth of the Clettwr and picked up a couple there. I broke on the strike a couple of times and missed many others. All in all a very good day’s sport with the river in good form.

1 Trout, 6 Grayling

Great booking service again. We arrived to a dull windy day, water a lot colder now and lots of leaves. Fished for about 5 hours, sun came later and wind dropped. Had several takes and two nice Grayling followed by a 12 inch Trout, all returned unharmed.
Little scruffy wet flies with a touch of colour worked again here, had a wonderful day.
Parking excellent and river access fine.
Thank you

B R Bridgnorth

1 Trout, 2 Grayling

4 Trout, 2 Grayling