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8 x trout 6-13 inches, Monnow Gosling. Another hard work kind of afternoon, hot with a big wind blowing this time, but still almost no fish rising. Still there were some mayfly about and prospecting the likely spots brought a few fish up. Holding the fish to unhook them, I had the feeling their tight stomachs were already jammed full of mayfly! And mayfly were having their disco dance in the shelter of a hedge as I set off for home.

8 Trout

Caught late evening on the fly 17lb Salmon fresh from the sea. A very sporty fish !!

1 Salmon

First trip to the Clettwr this year, thought it would be awake by now. Good flow, very clear, assorted flies hatching. However, saw no rises and struggled to land 3 at 6/7" on para olives. No idea where the trout were, although I could not try nymphs as I had rashly decided to bring only dries, paras and klinks. Two pools blocked out by fallen trees last year now clear, but 3 others are now logjammed. So as well as scrambling and climbing there is the challenge of finding a way through or over woody pile ups...I will return, of course.

3 Trout

12 lbs on FC.

1 Salmon

12 lbs to Emlyn Davies FC

1 Salmon

Well, it was a nice day to go fishing, bright sunshine throughout, a stiff breeze from the North made the bay uncomfortable by mid morning so I moved to the north bank. One fish seen rising, cast my spinner in front of it and hooked and landed a nice rainbow of about 2lb. On other brief hookup and that was that. Packed up by 11am (been there since 7am). This year I reckon that for me the Usk Reservoir has not been fishing as well as last year, but that's probably down to me only fishing when I have chance and not when conditions are right.

1 Trout

We chose one of the brightest and warmest days of the year, which did not help the fishing, we had a few tugs and one chub for our efforts. The river absolutely abounds with fry at the moment and we saw trout and perch constantly attacking these massive shoals. This is perhaps one of the most beautiful parts of the Wye that we have ever fished and despite our disappointment on the day we will come back.

1 Other

Fantastic day at a wonderful location,most fish caught on a pheasant tail nymph or dail Bach (not sure of that spelling) All fish were brownies average size about 9-10 inches, & in very good condition. Quite windy but we could comfortably fish the east bank. Would recommend this fishery if you like wild fishing, and peaceful location, we will be back sometime soon.

8 Trout

The weather was almost spot on, but unfortunately rain higher up had left the water carrying some colour, with less than 2ft visibility. Fished the usual deep nymphs initially and took a nice brownie of 9-10" and a grayling slightly larger, both taking a pale GRHE. Sporadic rises meant the dry fly got a run out and a smaller brownie was added to the score, but sadly the rises tapered off in to the afternoon as the NW breeze strengthened and cooled the water.

2 Trout, 1 Grayling

Fownhope at 11". Water dropping back after a short dirty rise. Fished in the evening as the visibility was just starting to come back. Nothing seen or touched.