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Weather was very warm with bright sunshine. River was at the perfect level but with a cold wind. Mayfly hatch was limited and only a few fish rising but they showed little interest in anything I could offer. One small brown trout 4" and a 6" Grayling.

1 Trout, 1 Grayling

Another very hot day. The river was in good condition , slightly higher than I remember . Bright sunshine all day revealed very few rises - less than 10 all day. Fly life was varied, the odd Mayfly coming off sporadically and falling back into the water although I did not see a single fish rise to the struggling fly. The only rises were splashy and seemed to be after something very small. Lots of sedges and midges and the long tailed brown fly (I don't know its name )
I persevered with the dry fly but did not catch a single fish. It was very hard fishing on a beat that has proved productive in the past.

A very hot day, with no fish seen for much of it. Late afternoon, saw a fish rise in the deep water at the very end of the Vanstone pool. As it couldn't be reached with a fly, I used the spinning rod and cast out a black flying C as far as I could into the middle of the river. Hooked into a 12lb cock salmon on the second cast. A slightly coloured fish, but pretty lively and a bonus at the end of a long but enjoyable day. Thanks again Mick, for your expert guidance.

1 Salmon

Missed loads, hooked 4 but only landed 2 small wbt. A frustrating day on a beautiful beat.

2 Trout

8 Grayling

Lovely sunny afternoon. Reasonable hatch of fly but little rising. One 3/4 lb brown on the dry fly and large chub on the nymph. Beautiful peaceful stretch of the wye.

1 Trout, 1 Chub

Evening session,fishing from 6-8pm. Expecting lots of fly life and I wasn’t disappointed, with plenty about, but absolutely no fish rising at all. Persevered with the dry and pulled one Grayling around 10inches from a run. Nice to be out anyway.

1 Grayling

River low, Significant mayfly hatch around 1100-1130, numerous rising fish.

3 Trout

Numerous fry and 5 WBT to 6in. Lower section (bottom half of the lower beat) is very overhung by new growth in the trees. The upper half of the lower beat is far more fishable.

5 Trout