Feedback & Reports

Didn't really do it justice, after a heavy night got there late in the day but wanted to try a new roll casting line, so had a flick about for an hour or so. It's a lovely stretch which I will be returning to soon.

2 Grayling

Nice day on the Irfon. River a bit high but running clear, still proved difficult to find the fish. Only one small grayling caught on a goldhead nymph. One larger fish lost as well.

1 Grayling

We arrived to find the river very high as expected, and didn't feel we had a great chance of catching the barbel but thought it worth a try for the chub, so we soldiered on. Alas, fish on the bank was not to be today, but never the less, we had a great day trying to catch fish. There was an otter around which didn't help the cause but the scenery was stunning. A great day, tried hard but failed this time. Can't wait to visit again. Did Fownhope 5 three weeks ago and couldn't stop catching all day long.

River quite high after the rain Thursday night. Only a few small pike caught.

3 Pike

Having struggled the previous day on Backney, the ever increasing river level did not bode well for this session. River up over two feet on previous day. From past experience we knew the beat would not offer many opportunities to present a bait, other than the odd spot right in the edge. Which is what we did. My buddy MH managed a PB 10 lb barbel from under his feet. After a short nap to help recover from the previous nights over indulgence in Ross, MH had another one of 7 1/2 lb. Both on pellet. Proving the point that no matter how unfishable the river can appear at times there is always the chance of mugging a beard or two if your willing to put the effort in! This beat is also one of the most scenic I've fished and I look forward to returning soon.

2 Barbel

No fish caught on a tough day, river in flood.

River carrying loads of extra water and fishing was hard. Managed 1 barbel mid morning but no other bites. The stretch is lovely and acces is very good.

1 Barbel

No fish caught in tough conditions on a flooded river.

River extremely high and colour of heavily creamed coffee. Conditions made it impossible to wade. Accompanying map of beat and marked parking made it easy to navigate around. Tried nymph with indicator for a few hours then gave up. Stayed at The Bell in Skenfrith. What a great place! Give them your business.

River high and coloured. Three Barbel on standard feeder tactics. Two on Pellet one on Pepperami. Weights estimated 5lb, 7lb, 10lb.

3 Barbel