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Fishing was slow at first but got better later … Managed 1 barbel and 7 chub also a very unwelcome large Eel…..

1 Barbel, 7 Chub

Three trout between 10 and 14.5", all on small Grey Dusters during a pale watery hatch. Had a few other bites but it was very tough for long periods - the odd rise in the slow glides to a few caddis and a large mayfly - I think autumn dun? - but those insects were quite sparse so hardly any repeat risers and they were very hard to tempt until those little mayflies got going. Nothing on nymphs - did try that too in the slower periods, although there are some nice glides and riffles here between the long flatter sections. Did nearly hook a large chub on a wasp imitation (Jasper) but struck a fraction too soon/got unlucky - there are some nice ones here. Nice to see a bit of rain finally for the Usk, the level rose a bit and it seemed to dislodge quite a lot of algae - and there was a lot more in the shallows - but the water stayed nice and clear. It's a beautiful part of the Usk, I thoroughly enjoyed it - thanks for booking and to the beat owners for letting me fish it!

3 Trout

River very low - fished downsteam beach area below rapids, focusing on the slack between the flows. Lot of weed catching the line on every cast unfortunately, need a good downpour to flush it through, lost a good Barbel, snapped on the riverbed, but caught 9 amazing Chub, smallest around 3lb, biggest was 5lb. Fished with cage feeder and pellet hookbait. If youv'e not fished here before, step up your gear to allow for the boulders and rocks as they are unforgiving, but what an amazing location, will 100% be back when there is more water.

9 Chub

Did not fish.

4 Trout

Another superb day with my brother in law Richard Hunstone. We shared the tally equally, caught mostly to the dry (J G Emerger, simple version) and several to Holy Grail nymph. Low water meant fish gathered in deeper and aerated runs. Nothing over 30cm, but what excellent sport!

4 Trout, 26 Grayling

Early session to get ahead of the incoming weather. Arrived at 0630 and walked to perimeter clockwise looking for rising fish.
Saw a couple close in but no repeat risers. Used an Olive Emerger and targeted likely spots right up against the bank where most early morning insect activity was focused. Rose 3 and landed 2.

By 0900 I was almost back at the hut with the wind making things very difficult so decided to call it a day before the rain started!

2 Trout

Great days fishing over 100 quality chub and 2 bonus barbel between us caught on float and feeder meat pellets and boilies all worked well

2 Barbel, 100 Chub

Two rainbows and one small brown fishing small dries over the pond weed. A challenge on a very windy showery day.

3 Trout

Beat was easily accessible with the lower water level although higher than recent weeks. Harder to wade starting from down river of the bridge and easier access to shallow water from the caravan park or opposite via steps and / or ladder.
Only one fish seen rising during the 4/5 hours we were there during the day. Nothing caught.
A nice spot with a helpful beat owner.