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Fantastic day but unfortunately no fish. Plenty of fish in the river though, spotted about 5-6 fish. Hired Mick the Gillie who was excellent as always. Cant wait to return.

A lovely day but not for fishing - the river was low and we saw very little on either the lower or upper section. Hooked two out of season Grayling and two small brownies between us. Lovely beat though.

2 Trout

Nothing changes! Fished this water first in 1950 Still a pleasure

4 Trout

We had a fairly leisurely start to our day with breakfast at the Wellington in Brecon, which was superb. We made the short drive down to the river at 9am and got fishing soon after. Bright conditions with a very low and clear river Usk made for challenging fishing but it was a glorious day and fishing in t-shirts and waders was a real treat! Fish were rising occasionally and the first fish of 10 inches was taken on a small olive imitation. Dry flies were the order of the day but we didn't catch two fish on the same fly! Every fish seemed to prefer a different fly which was strange. However we landed some cracking fish, the biggest was around the 20 inch mark, we had others at 18 inches that spent more time out the water than in! 16 inches and a couple at 15 inches. Lovely day, lovely beat - will return!

6 Trout

6 fish between 4 and 8 inches all on various nymphs. Fantastic conditions, warm and surprised not to see more fish rising. Only tempted one fish to the dry and lost that one.

6 Trout

More nymphing and fished in the afternoon. Still very few fish rising. Warm, around 22 degrees, lovely afternoon fishing

4 Trout

Weather was perfect for a day on the river. Water running clear and plenty of hatching ldos and March browns from 10am onwards. Apart from 1 trout and 2 grayling taken on nymphs all others taken on various dries best trout 16" and best grayling 15". Grayling fighting as demons even thought out of season. Good day

3 Trout, 9 Grayling

Trout between 6 and 8 inch. 1st parking area before the bridge opposite the cottage is blocked with stones and turned into a lawn.

10 Trout

After the previous report from T.W I had to take a look. I only fished up to the pipes, however, I also saw little fly life, no rises and no spooked fish. I am aware that this brook can be at least a month behind most others, so only tentatively do I agree to being concerned. On a positive note at this time of year a visit is worthwhile to see the Pied Flycatchers and Redstarts along the upstream tree line in the first field.

First time on this brook this morning. Access is straight forward but wading is essential and casting is tricky. It's small but there is a good mix of fast runs and deeper pools. Not much rain lately and from the look of the banks the level can get quite a bit higher. Fished for a couple of hours working upstream taking it very slow. A lot of midges on the water but saw just two rises. Fished the duo with a Klink and gold head pheasant tail size 18, took 4 lovely little brownies to hand all about 7 inches and hooked and lost 2 more. All took the nymph and were returned safely. A stealthy approach is essential for this brook.
There are two places where barbed wire stretches across the water so watch your waders!

4 Trout