Feedback & Reports

Fished the Taff Fachan down from Pontsarn bridge to the town; a beautiful little stream that cuts through a deep rocky gorge in the woods. There was still the odd mayfly hatching but the little fish that I did see, seemed to be feeding on midges and a late hatch of iron blue duns. I caught a couple of tiddlers, then spotted the only bigger fish I saw all day and managed to tempt it first cast. It was only about half a pound but it made my day. All fish caught on a size 16 F fly.

3 Trout

River dropping but not in the best of shape. Partly over the cribs and fast. Caught the odd fish by moving around. Weather was kind with just the odd shower. Pellet and feeder was the successful method as usual.

6 Barbel, 10 Chub

Fish were caught from several different swims using pellet and feeder. Best barbel was 8.14 and the largest chub was 4.09.

24 Barbel, 11 Chub

River conditions good

4 Barbel

Water clear, heavy shower late morning brought some colour to water for a while. Heavy hatching, mayfly and midges, fish feeding but limited at surface. Trout - brown small, 4-inch / nominal weight plus decent 1 1/2 pound / 10-inch brownie. Both on black weighted nymph. Same fly took series of dace late afternoon - all around 6-inches. Excellent pint and steak at the Bell in Skenfrith afterwards.

2 Trout, 5 Other

River was coloured and carrying a bit of water but dropped 3 inches while I was there. Meat and pellets accounted for the fish which came steadily throughout the day. Would have caught more if I didn't have to spend so much time tackling up after getting repeatedly snagged. A good day overall.

4 Barbel, 8 Chub

5 small trout on nymphs. No fish seen feeding. River was very low.

5 Trout

8 fish caught French nymphing, mostly black bead, brown body. Two caught on dry fly, one of these approx. 1 1/2 pound plus. All others around three quarters to one pound. Dry fly used was black and red hopper size 14. The nymph body had fluoro orange wire through the body. All fish were in good condition.
As an Australian tourist I think the booking system needs attention to make it easier for travellers who don't have access to a printer.
Please note that due to poor weather conditions on Monday 11th, my permit was altered to Wednesday 13th.
(WUF Note: Those without printers can save the booking confirmation, maps & directions on a smartphone or other device and take it with them on the day. Otherwise, we’d be absolutely delighted to hear suggestions on improving our booking system.

10 Trout

1'10"stained and falling.
Looked perfect for the top pools which we fished through carefully with just 2 trout to show for efforts- went down to Llangoed pool and fished through the gutters above and the pool several times, fish showing here. Third time through a salmon took the Wooly Bugger on the dangle at the head of the pool. 15 seconds of thrashing and then all slack! At least my mate had more luck. Had to leave at 5pm- Thank you WUF

2 Trout

30" slightly coloured fish from Llangoed Pool on single hooked FC. Tony Norman lost one on a fly. Excellent conditions--river peat stained but clear.

1 Salmon