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No fish caught. The rain we had yesterday appears to have had no effect on the river.
Three fish rose below the neck of the Rectory and they were in the same place as at my last visit.
Two of these fish (In the Pot area) looked a bit long and lean. The other fish looked reasonable.
I hate to say this but a flood lasting a few days is required.
Still, enjoyed myself as usual.

Salmon from the bottom of the spring pool, a very large cock fish around 28 to 30lbs. Taken on the fly, took me over a hundred yards down river, and nearly an hour to land it.

1 Salmon

Other = 2 Salmon Parr. All fish caught on emergers ..... shuttlecocks and Klinkhammer river had risen appx 9-12in after overnight rain. Good rise at around 1230 didnt start fishing until 1130am. Myself and my fishing partner had roughly the same amount of fish each. Both lost a few fish. All in all a good day. A bit challenging at times . Bottom of stretch and wading upstream proved to be best.

2 Trout, 11 Grayling, 2 Other

Fishing one of my favourite beats. Great start with 5 barbel all over 8lb in 6 casts and then the sun came out and the whole river seemed to switch off. River desperately needs some rain as it was gin clear and very very low.

Saw three salmon jumping at the same time one was in excess of 20lb. Spent a couple of hours birdwatching instead of fishing!

6 Barbel, 1 Chub

4 Trout

The rain of the previous day had little impression on the river, hardly a tinge of color. A good flow, presumably as a result of water being let out the the dams - this was quite cold! All the fish (best 1.5lbs) came to deep sunk nymphs, mainly in the deep channel section, using a Tenkara rod. No rise to speak of, despite Sedges flying above the water almost all day. As always a lovely way to spend a day in beautiful countryside, watching Kingfishers, Herons and Red Kites.

8 Grayling

Almost unfishable due to low water level. Took me 90 mins to cover whole beat. A feisty trout of 11" was very welcome though, taken from a deep fast run.
8" Grayling also taken from a rare bit of fast water.
Access in and out of river is tricky, several fallen trees across the river don't help. How hard can it be Wye & Usk Foundation to get the local farmer to drag them out with his tractor? If these beats were more accessible and angler friendly you might get more bookings perhaps?

1 Trout, 1 Grayling

12lb slightly coloured fish from The Spout, on size 10 Cascade (on dropper) at 8.30pm

1 Salmon

Good day today. 4 caught on spinner and 3 on worm

7 Trout