Feedback & Reports

Honddu in prime condition, full of water and fish. A dry klink took fish from the faster water up to the stone arch bridge. Switched to a PTN and had fish out of the rusty coloured pools all the way to the end. Could have stayed and probably caught more but was pressed for time so only spent about 3 hours fishing. Persistent rain didn't seem to bother the fish although no hatch was happening, stayed reasonably dry in the canopy.

15 Trout

2 Trout

What a difference a day makes!! River was approx 2-3ft up compared to the previous day, with an increasingly strong flow and a colour that resembled chocolate soup. Obviously this alone made the fishing more challenging, let alone the mass amount of debris ( which included full size tress) being washed down the river. The rain carried on through from early morning right up until late afternoon. Nevertheless we still enjoyed our days fishing and managed to bank 4 barbel. Tactics used were the same as day previous, as were the baits. Only difference being having to fish closer in on the slacks. All fish once again came from the top end of the beat. We did venture down to the lower limit (in the big potatoe field) but due to two other anglers already being there today and the lack of swims on this half of the beat, we did not fish it. Would maybe like to see a few more swims on this half, as the bends and features of the river here look good.
Apart from that (and the great British summer) we've had a thoroughly enjoyable two days at Middle Hill Court, catching more than our fair share. Well done wye and usk.

4 Barbel

Blank session, river flooded with fast current.

Water level was getting higher and muddier since in the morning. I saw some salmon that kept jumping around. Luckily I caught one grilse with special minnow plug for Japanese cherry salmon. Ghillie Joe was very kind and helpful. I really enjoy fishing with him. Thank you!

1 Salmon

Fished on the lower part of this beat below the wooded area. River had risen according to a local angler by around 2ft overnite and was bringing a fair bit of weed down with it. The weather was at best horrendous at times and made fishing difficult. 5 chub and 1 barbel was caught on a rising river on pellet and meat. A note to anyone fishing this stretch, if you choose to make the walk around the wood and over the hill via public footpath, DO NOT attempt if not reasonably fit, and avoid steep path in severe wet conditions. Still a pleasure to be on ANY Wye and Usk venue.

1 Barbel, 5 Chub

2 Barbel, 6 Chub, 1 Other

Blanked both days, I think the monsoon had something to do with it.

4 Barbel, 1 Chub

Fished at Fownhope 5 on Sunday 23rd Aug. Had previously read about the landslide and having to go around the wood but that does not tell you anything. For instance you do not mention that the footpath that goes by the private house is almost impossible to climb in wet conditions due to the nature of the ground which is clay. Would it not be a good idea to start a forum or request others to leave contact no,s on there feedback so you can get a better idea of conditions. On a more serious note as wye and usk receive money for day tickets i would assume they would be liable for any injury or even worse death. I may set up a forum if you decide not to because i think its very important for all anglers to exchange information.
WUF Note: The path up and around the wood at Fownhope 5 can be difficult, especially when we have had a period of wet weather. All river banks become more hazardous and more difficult to move along in wet conditions so we ask all anglers to bear the conditions in mind when fishing anywhere, not just waters in the Passport. If access is an issue, please contact us and we'd be happy to advise. There are plenty of already well-established, specialist fora where anglers can exchange their views.