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11 x grayling 8-13 inches, 3 x trout 6-12 inches, nymphs with French leader. Nothing much to do with the dry fly rod this afternoon - virtually no rises.

3 Trout, 11 Grayling

Some rain in the morning and a very strong wind, but still warm and sunny in the afternoon. Fished 1530-1930, mainly with nymphs. All three fish came in the fast water above Mill Race with a small purple nymph fished down and across. The grayling (10") and trout (5") were caught on the first pass through heading upstream. The chub (16") was a bit of a surprise and came right at the end of the day as I pottered back to the hut and thought I'd have one last cast.

A decent number of pale yellow upwings started dapping in the water around 1845 for half an hour but there was no reaction from the trout so I didn't bother getting out the dry fly box.

1 Trout, 1 Grayling, 1 Chub

Excellent directions from the trust! A beautiful stretch of the Wye in the heart of spectacular surroundings.
I have always wanted to fish this beat. Mixed weather from rain to sun and sun to rain. Plenty of water.
Virtually no hatches, did not witness a single rise, sip. Or sight of a fish.
The trouble is it looks "so fishy ", with great pools, rolling riffles and foaming pocket water.
I was beginning to wonder if there were any fish at all in this river?
Tried every tactic from nymphing to dry to wet. Not a nibble! very disappointing day after such a long drive.
Is it overfished, is it the time of year I asked myself or my incompetence? Probably the latter!
I still loved being there in the solitude with the hills all around me and will try it again.
Never say die!

4 Grayling

Spectacular beat, Bright sunny day, low river, hard fishing until the evening but rewarded with some nice fish

3 Barbel, 2 Chub, 1 Other

2 Trout

2 Trout

Landed 3 decent rainbows all on worm and around 6 small perch on a Toby.

3 Trout, 6 Other

2 Trout

2 Barbel