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A very pleasant day in the good company of other anglers as part of the LAFA small streams day. A steady trickle of flies coming off which was just enough to bring the fish up. There were plenty of Black Knat about as well as small Olives.
A lovely beat in stunning country side. Many Thanks for a great day.

4 Trout, 1 Grayling

No fish caught

River in good fettle. Used micro riffling hitch flies, sunray shadows and franc n snaelda in various colours. Did not see a fish (salmon). Did not catch a fish ... but a wonderful bit of river. Thought provoking !

River was in good nick. Able to access pools OK. Tried micro hitch, sunray shadow and franc n snaeldas. Did not see a salmon. Did not catch a salmon. No such thing as bad day on the river. Saw my 1st swift, swallow and house martins of the season. Lots of mayflies hatching off. Grand day

7 Trout

I fished a wild stream for a first time as a participant on the Wild Stream Day event. What a fantastic day! Coming from still-water fly fishing background, I was daunted before the start but soon getting a hang of it; thanks to our superb guide Tony, who is very knowledgeable. I learned so much from him in a couple of hours; how to read the water and various technique. I was over the moon to catch 4 beautiful wild-browns on size 14 Klinkhammer. I cannot thank Usk & Wye foundation enough for this wild stream course; excellent value for money.

4 Trout

No salmon caught or seen. Although this is a very short beat, there is plenty to keep you entertained for a couple of hours. 2 10" wbt and one bigger one that threw the hook to a PTN. Huge hatch of various different flies at midday including the first mays I've seen this year - fish rising everywhere but with so much to feed on not interested in anything I put their way, especially with a gusty downstream wind. Shame this one isn't available more often - would be perfect for a weekday evening session

2 Trout

Thankfully the rains yesterday put a modest degree of fresh water in to the system. The sun came out during the afternoon and promoted some fly activity. I caught two small WBT on a size 16 Klinkhammer Special. My first visit to fish the River Wye and hopefully not the last. Beautiful surroundings, but it does help when the sun shines!

2 Trout

A day with our guide Seth, on his water on the absolutely upper Arrow. River somewhat low, but after the past 3 months lack of rain that cannot be a surprise. Slight coloration to the water after yesterdays rain. Troublesome wind and limited fly life apart from gnats. But what a wonderful day. Its such a fishable beat, with many exciting pools. Excellent access for someone who is usually used to the lower Rea. We caught 7 trout between us in all, on a variety of flies. Gery Wulf, grey duster, and parachute Adams the best of the bunch. Seth was most helpful throughout, and the introductory meeting at the Radnorshire Arms a great start to the day.

Its never too late to learn, and I'm looking forward to returning next year.

7 Trout