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Four fish over 2lbs; one wetting. Fallen tree near top end needed some deep wading to negotiate. Lovely water but very slippery under foot! Out of interest no salmon seen or heard.

20 Trout

Could only manage a late afternoon/evening session and was able to winkle out a few fish with nymphs from the faster water. I was hoping for some dry fly action in the evening but the fish never really got settled into a proper feeding pattern and were easily spooked.

5 Trout

First time on this beat so took a while searching the different stretches. Beautifu river in good condition and delightful woodside path. Had 2 from flats on black nymph. Few yellow and brown small uprights hatching but only small fish sporadically interested and couldnt get fish to rise to a variety of dries. Returned to nymph working down flats and had several more- beautiful well conditioned fighting fish. Superb beat with excellent fishing. Thank you

5 Trout

Hideous day, alternating between drenching drizzle and full on downpours but river still quite low at first. Persevered and did get two solid takes (CDC / deerhair caddis) although in fairness the better fish (16 - 18?) didn't quite make it to hand. Small pale winged beasts coming of at times but couldn't get a take then and completely blanked on attempts with various nymphs and cdc emergers. Flies floating in box by end of day......next day was a wash-off. Character forming!

1 Trout

Water v low and strong sunshine with some rising fish. Hard to get close to the deeper channels and pools without spooking. Some fish rising. Really nice beat. To get to water safely, walk 50 metres up the path, don't descend by the bridge.

1 Trout

Lots of fly life late on, missed one take and lost another. A lot of activity was on the far bank which I struggled to reach. As only my second fishing trip this season I would read nothing into my lack of results! It is a stunning stretch of water with plenty of variety and I will certainly return when I'm back in the area. I did follow the advice of previous reports and brought a wading staff which even with the river lower I felt much more comfortable, with the water higher I would think one was essential.

So took my son out fishing the Usk for the first time, so we effectively shared a rod, had a fabulous few hours. Had to dodge the holiday makers later in the morning / day, but really no problem with this. Caught on nymph fished french style in pocket water. Great picture with my son having caught an 18inch Usk Gold. If you want a secluded beat avoid this on sunny school holiday days and especially bank holidays!

8 Trout

This beat always lives up to my expectation, I have fished several beat in Usk and this beat is one of the best in my opinion. I thoroughly enjoyed fishing this beat although I only managed to fish half a day. The river was a bit low compared to my previous visit but it allowed me to wade and fish the other side of the bank which is where I caught most of the fish. I managed to catch 17 lovely brownies all between 12" to 20" on a home tied GRHE. The river is extremely slippery and I strongly advise using a wading staff. Looking forward to my next visit.

17 Trout

Great day at the river. Lost count of fish caught. Was about 15 or more. Lovely beat with lot of riffles which is exactly what I was planning on fishing today due to hot weather. All fish caught on GRHE and black evil weevil. Definitely one of the favourite beats on my list.

15 Trout

Beautiful day, clear and sunny. Water was unexpectedly high and trout as shy as usual. Good hatch of blue/green duns in late afternoon. Few fish on dry, rest nymph.

8 Trout