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4 Trout, 2 Chub

I didn’t catch anything. First time fly fishing. Great views

Nothing to the net but there were trout rising first thing then the sun put them down. We had to leave before 5 and so missed the evening rise which would have been prolific.

The beat now has more access than what is shown on the map- the owner was very helpful and described what is now accessible.

Great set up with the parking and pub. Definitely another beat to re-visit.

The day started cloudy and got clearer and brighter tgroughout. Water was a higher than I have experienced before but still accesible. Plenty of fly life during the day and sporadice rather than regular rises. One on a nymph in the morning at the top of the beat and another in the afternoon. Hooked a decent fishing near the access point on caravan park, but lost it soon into the battle. A lovely stretch and very helpful owner.

2 Trout

Significant trickle of mayfly all afternoon and decided to target big rising fish with dries. Could not get any takers on flat water, but found some good sport in the slightly broken water in the pool upstream of the bridge, solid fish, two over 2lb, two close to it. All on french partridge with a stiff palmer hackle. Decided to try a zonker streamer at 7pm for a change, but nothing doing. There were some big fish close to the bank on the lower part of the beat, but steep and overgrown banks prevented access - and I am pretty intrepid. Will be back, the trout are so fit and feisty.

4 Trout

2 strong brownies, around the pound mark.
Lovely beat to fish!

2 Trout

What a lovely stretch of the river Usk. weather was overcast with a few sunny spells later in the afternoon. Fishing upstream of the bridge there were lots of fish rising in the afternoon but not taking dries off the surface. Also told the same by the previous days angler who I chatted to. No fish caught and no takes.
We both found access to the river difficult and limited down both banks, especially the right bank upriver of the bridge. Some areas described as easy wading gravel were in fact more difficult with large rocks and boulders but we did find some good areas to wade. Not really able to fish from the banks as high sided and overgrown.
Disappointing that we didn't catch but will definately return soon and use different technique next time.
Overall still a lovely stretch of river that clearly holds fish.

Perfect weather and water, plenty of fish showing early and late, couldn't be sure what species however because I didn't catch a single one :)

A lovely beat
Sadly I did manage to get a fish, I will definitely be back.

3 Trout