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The weather forecast had suggested grey cloudy skies with occasional spots of rain but unfortunately I got several hours of baking sunshine which was probably not helpful. Access to the beats was easy and the river looked very promising but I came away having caught only 2 trout and without seeing a salmon. Oh for some rain.

2 Trout

Difficult conditions. Best Chub 4lb 10 oz.

3 Chub

5lb pike caught on the spoon.

1 Pike

River had risen a couple of feet overnight which made the fishing a little more challenging in certain swims. There was a fair amount of weed which made fishing towards the far bank tricky. Had to work hard for the fish but they duly obliged. A few barbel in the 2-3lb class which was great to see. A prolific chub venue for the out and out chub enthusiast so well worth a return later in the year. A fantastic beat this with very good access and certainly great for the wading enthusiast. The owner, Don, was on hand with some great advice too which really helped. I will definitely be back.

11 Barbel, 10 Chub, 1 Pike

6 Chub

Fishing difficult due to large amount of weed. Not many swims cut.

2 Barbel, 3 Chub

River rose 5-6 inches during the day and floating weed made fishing difficult at times. However, a good day with best barbel at 9-14 and chub to approximately 3-8 caught on pellet.

9 Barbel, 10 Chub

Floating weed a bit of a problem but a pleasant day with 4 barbel and 4 chub plus a dace and an eel. Concerned about the amount of Argulus on the barbel and some chub which I can't say I have noticed in previous seasons. Hopefully when the water temperature drops they may disappear but they are leaving some red patches on the fish which can't do them any good.

4 Barbel, 4 Chub, 2 Other

A poor day as far as the Barbel were concerned. Couldn't locate them in any of the usual spots on this beat. River very low and lots of surface/sub surface weed coming through making life difficult. Heavy overnight rain later and early next morning made the rest of the week (on non Wye and Usk swims) much better.

1 Barbel, 10 Chub

6lb stale hen Grilse on fly.

1 Salmon