Feedback & Reports

While nothing much was jumping of its own volition there was no shortage of rises to a Parachute Adams - almost a fish in every glide and head of every pool. The challenge was finding the bigger fish with more than fifteen at the sub- 4 inch length prior to changing up to a bigger fly not counted in the final total. This, along with the abundant fly life (including Mays and Yellow Mays) bodes well for future seasons. I was very happy to bring 9 larger fish to hand, including three 9-10” fish.

The beat map could do with updating - the footbridge is no longer there and there is a useful footpath to the north of the river which helps with access. Also beat markers (but not the map) suggest that part of the left bank near the properties near the (former) footbridge is private. I didn’t get round to fishing the separate upstream part of the beat.

A great day on a lovely tranquil beat and such good value.

9 Trout

Not easy going as we did not see any fish rising. Those caught were size 4-6', upstream nymph, all put back. Nice work with bank clearing at the bottom. Thank you.

7 Trout

Did not fish, too high, too fast & too coloured.

Disappointed with the Edw today. 3 fallen trees over the first 400 yards and more further up the beat, noticed on my visit earlier this year. Didn't see a fish for the 60 minutes I fished so decided to head home. One of my favourite beats in desperate need of some clearing.

Having spent the morning on the Wye I had headed up to the Edw for the afternoon. A beautiful beat, which would have a real variety with a bit more water. A real healthy stock of fish... loads in the 6-9” range but even with the low water I spotted a good number in the 10-12” range.
The smaller fish were very obliging and I caught 19, all on the dry (or 20... a bit of confusion at the end of the day!) but their larger friends didn’t play ball, they were either stubbornly doggo on the stream bed, showing no interest at all or they spotted me just before I spotted them.
A great couple of hours though, as the water was so low I scooted up sections but early season with more water the beat would have a huge amount of fishing with so much structure to investigate... i’ll definitely head back. Thanks WUF.... another great day.

19 Trout

River low and lots of slime, wading tricky over the flat bedrock areas. Some flies hatching and occasional trout rising. Prospected with a tiny dry olive and landed 13 at 6" to 11" , missing many more. Lots of parr. Briefly connected with one large trout from a deep run, all in all a lovely day.

13 Trout

Plenty of water in the river, but all the same the lowest I've seen it. Fished both the bottom and top sections on the map and caught 17 wbt on a variety of dry. Most fish between 6 and 10 inches, with one or two smaller, and one or two larger.
I spooked a very, very large fish as I entered the pool just below the house which keeps their bank private. It was so big it spooked me too! Next time I'm gonna need a bigger boat.

17 Trout

Wonderful day's fishing on the Edw. Very dry but some great little pools and runs to French nymph down. Only small trout caught but saw some reasonable sized ones - though they didn't want to eat any flies I offered them. Will certainly be back

8 Trout

This was my first day on this beat. The weather was cloudy and a trifle drizzly but it became sunnier as the day went on. Judging by the colour of the exposed rocks the water was fairly low and rather less than brilliantly clear. Very little sign of fly or fish.
I started fishing at about 11.00 and half an hour with a BlackGnat was unproductive. For a further hour my Adams Parachute was equally unsuccessful but when I reached the section by the house (with no access to the bank) things warmed up and I took 6 5" or 6" brownies. On the last stretch in sight of the bridge a few mayflies appeared so I put on a Spent Mayfly and immediately landed another 6". Finally I saw some promising rises under the bridge and brought an 11' to the net. This was so deeply hooked that I was unable to release him.

8 Trout

Hot but not too bright, water very low. Strong Mayfly hatch and some fantastic sport, fish coming to Adams and Grey Whulfs. 6 and 8 inch’s with one lovely fat 1/2 pounder.

7 Trout