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Although the description suggests that wading is not necessary I would contend that it is to get the most out the beat. Overgrown bankside vegetation and lack of casting space would make fishing and navigating the beat very difficult indeed without the ability to wade through sections of the river particularly at the lower end.
In fact the lower end is the most productive whereas upstream of the weir showed little signs of fish being present.
4 trout caught by small dry flies.

4 Trout

First time to this venue. I struggled to locate the fish to be honest. Arrived about 3pm and walked up and down the stretch. Very hot day. Baited a few swims and fished them all for next 3 hours without a knock. I settled into swim near tree line around 7:30 and had one lovely barbel at 8lb and another under 5lb on oozing pellets. Huge eel too. River looked good, bit colour and not so low. Maybe an off day or I’m doing something wrong. It’s a learning curve at new venues as always. Back in couple weeks to try again. Nice countryside and really lovely venue. The M50 being shut on way home was bit tough going.

2 Barbel, 1 Chub, 1 Other

First return to this stretch for a couple of years. Astounding change, there are now dozens of really good swims where previously access to the water was limited to the Croy and about 3 others. Weather very hot and sunny and most fish taken on the Croy in faster turbulent water but also caught Barbel and Chub in the first field at the bottom of the hill particularly after the sun dropped below the bank. The new owner has done a stunning job and we will definitely be back. It helped having a Sherpa to carry some of my gear back up the hill. It is definitely a stretch on which to travel light.

14 Barbel, 15 Chub

First return to this stretch for a couple of years. Astounding change, there are now dozens of really good swims where previously access to the water was limited to the Croy and about 3 others. Weather very hot and sunny and most fish taken on the Croy in faster turbulent water but also caught Barbel and Chub in the first field at the bottom of the hill particularly after the sun dropped below the bank. The new owner has done a stunning job and we will definitely be back. It helped having a Sherpa to carry some of my gear back up the hill. It is definitely a stretch on which to travel light. Meat proved to be the best bait although also caught on pellet.

14 Barbel, 15 Chub

Method

2 Chub

Tough going due to bright sunlight and very hot. Barbel around 6lb

1 Barbel, 2 Chub

Very Hot conditions and bright sunshine made fishing difficult. most fish caught early am near car park area. Not many swims or access points to river to enable wading. Downstream from car park. Could do with some clearance to offer access into river and more swims.

All fish caught on pellet/feeder.

3 Barbel, 2 Chub

Two scorching days with the river was up 4 inches higher than usual (according to a regular)
Very quiet trout-wise, the two of us only saw about dozen individual rises along the mile-and-a-half stretch, in a couple of the larger pools and under the bridge. A handful of bites (on drys) but missed them all, smh.
Mayfly hatching everywhere. Absolutely lovely beat with camping next to the river, stunning. We will be back, and will 100% bring the waders next time as it's great to walk up away from the banks.

My annual trip to the Usk. River was perfect. Clear and good level. Fly fished various tube patterns but to no avail. Hot sunny day which made for a lovely day out but probably not ideal for fishing.

4 Trout