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Rapidly rising river (easily over a metre) and prolonged rain throughout day, it was always going to be tough. Pace noticeably increased as did the volume of debris coming downstream, so very much confined to water close in, but even then, difficult to avoid the broil. Nothing under 5oz close to holding, so things were rather tricky. Eventually perseverance for one of us was finally rewarded with a Chub of about 2lbs, but that was it.
First time here. An impressive stretch with some good access. Will be keen to return in calmer, and less testing conditions.

2 Chub

River was up and over the croys but still very clear, there was meant to be four fishing again, but one still missing with man flu, DM and JM caught a decent Chub each early and called it a day due to work commitments. GW dug in the trenches hoping for more ,only to rewarded with three minnows. Hopefully get back next summer. Had a great few days thanks to the Wye and Usk.

2 Chub, 3 Other

River dropping and looking good, swims well maintained and plenty available unlike some other stretches fished on this visit. Well done Colin. Fishing hard and fish few and far between..

2 Barbel, 1 Chub

River dropping and looking good, swims well maintained and plenty available unlike some other stretches fished on this visit. Well done Colin. Fishing hard and fish few and far between.

2 Chub

Beautiful day .......

River was over the bank down the bottom of the beat so was very difficult to find any slack water, needless to say we struggled and lost loads of tackle, others were eels...

1 Chub, 2 Other

Arrived to a raging river almost in flood, the Island towards the lower end of the beat was completely under water. We couldn't find a swim with enough slack to make fishing a possibility. We tried for two hours but conditions were only getting worse so we called it a day. This is the first time in 12 years we have been beaten by the conditions, so not a regular occurrence, three blanks for us, which again is a first in 12 years.

The river was quite high and pushing through. Many of the swims were under water. I did find a good a swim with some slackish water and was able to get the brolly up before the rain started. I fished quite smelly baits like garlic meat and was rewarded with 5 Chub and 2 Barbel. A successful day considering the conditions.

2 Barbel, 5 Chub

Tough conditions led to tough fishing

1 Barbel, 1 Chub

4 Barbel, 2 Chub