Feedback & Reports

Commons to 12lb.

5 Other

Our first session on this beat, and a terrific stretch of water. Large sections of the water are readily accessible, with a variety of slow and faster runs.
A high wind downstream made it challenging, but we tempted a few to the net with small weighted nymphs and spider patterns. Numerous parr were caught (counted as 'other' in the return) - so nice to see a healthy river.
We'll certainly be back to this stretch.

3 Trout, 4 Grayling, 12 Other

Had a great day on a wonderfull river, only 4 swims but this was expected on such a short stretch. Very powerful water that is about 6 feet deep, ideally to suited to this time of the year and we were helped that river had benefited from rain earlier in the week and had a touch of colour.
Fished from 9am to 4pm and caught from the 1st cast to the last cast of the day. Started with Chub most in the 2 to 3LB range but a number of smaller Chub caught on a big stick then as day went on had more Barbel, bit misleading saying we had 35, as about 20 were about a pound. But the rest were between 3 and 5LB. Also caught a number of very large Dace up to 12 ounce.
Had to change to a Waggler early afternoon as wind became very difficult but still caught. A shame we had to leave early as the bigger fish were starting to come on the feed.

33 Barbel, 60 Chub, 20 Other

River looked perfect but fish were either hiding or not feeding. Fished known 'hot swims' with various baits but no bites. Did manage 3 barbel of around 6lb each in quick sucession from a previously unfished spot and then nothing. Occasional chub kept our interest up but a challenging day.

3 Barbel, 5 Chub

Hmmm? The little bugger's ! Two Wbt on G gnats just added to the enjoyment of fishing this lovely beat, that and the proximity of the Seven Stars !

2 Trout

Arrived around midday with 5.5 on the gauge and carrying quite a nice colour, was informed that fish had been caught earlier in the week so was quietly optimistic, alas today wasn't to be? fished hard on the fly but that first fly caught salmon is still alluding me! Couple of coloured
fish seen by the submerged tree/log below rock pool with one of them looking well into its teens. Although no fish caught still a nice day.

7lb fish from the island run taken on an Ally's Shrimp.

1 Salmon

Very hot conditions as we arrived, also the otter was just finishing off what looked like a barbel not a good omen. River was very clear by noon and the fact that there was numerous anglers on the other bank spoilt the peace and quiet. Never found the barbel but at least a few chub played ball. Saw a mink chasing a duck on the bank, a great venue but will book double banks from now on. The group on the other side had a couple of barbel but made a lot of noise. A couple of cormorants about as well but all in all a good 2 days. On a weird note, a near naked man in a dinghy full of beer came down stream looking for the main road to Hereford!? Thanks WUF

7 Chub, 5 Other

Had a quick morning session on what is a new beat to me. There are some lovely pools halfway up the beat. I only caught one 10" trout on a Elk hair caddis but will give it another try when it has a bit more water in it.

1 Trout

Returned to Llanfechan as last time I was there the river was at least 2ft up. This time it was running well, and very clear. The weather started misty but, at about 11am the sun came out and stayed out, making conditions difficult. There was no wind to speak of and there was very little fly hatch.
Used weighted nymphs of various types, a white and pink tungsten bead czech nymph seemed to be most effective. I caught two grayling one about 10 inches and one about 5, however I lost numerous fish including a big brown trout and particularly big grayling. Not sure if it's because I was using a lighter rod, but either way it wasn't my day.
Overall a lovely beat with lots of fishable areas, took me all day to get to the top. One thing to note is that I agree with the need for a wading staff on this beat. I don't actually own one but I will get one after taking a rather nasty fall on the rocks. Despite the frustration of losing so many fish I had a great day.

2 Grayling