Feedback & Reports

5 chub from Upper Sally's (4 in the first hour), 4 chub on the float and one chub on the feeder from the fast water at the downstream end but it was hard work

10 Chub

brief lure/spinning session. no longer than 60 mins

short lure/spinning session no more than 60 mins

A pleasant afternoon foray up part of the bottom section of this lengthy beat. Water low and clear despite recent storms and with a faint peaty tinge. Little fly life evident above or below the surface other than in one silty pool, but there must be a good food source for the myriads of fry and minnows and a couple of salmon parr that did put in an appearance. The trout though seemed to be away on holiday.

4 Other

On arrival at Skenfrith, the river level was high, fast flowing and the colour of chocolate. Very heavy rain downpours occurred throughout the day and any attempt at serious fishing was not viable. David Woof

River was slightly up and flowing well though algae remaining on the rocky sections made wading treacherous. The grayling were looking up and rising confidently to a s18 or s20 Griffiths Gnat and the best was 17".

2 Trout, 3 Grayling

2 Chub

Excellent days' fishing, really came to life after about 3pm and really active as dusk fell.

6 Barbel, 4 Chub

First day river fishing for two young lads. Sadly only one caught but they both had a splendid day and are now thoroughly hooked. Thanks WUF.

1 Barbel, 6 Chub

Hoping for some more water in the river after the big thunderous downpours of the last few days, but it was still very low with just a tinge of colour.

Wading on this beat is very easy, and I made my way up from the bottom, until the weather started rolling in and I called it a day. I really enjoyed some of the upper waters that I made my way to (just past the "island" on the map) and was disappointed not to be able to explore more of that - definitely one to re-vist.

Had 3 splashy takes to small dries, but didn't connect with any of them.