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An enjoyable days fishing although the river was very low and not very conjusive to fly fishing. Access to some pools was somewhat tricky because of the low water levels. I did not see any fish although some local anglers informed me that there were a number of resident fish in the river but they were not taking. Part and parcel of salmon fishing.

Water was perfect, gin clear! Saw some very small trout 2-3", didn't catch anything though.

Very nice stretch of river but a herd of cows exhibiting their usual nosiness followed me upstream on the right bank, with just one strand of barbed wire between me and their threatening bulk which was most off-putting! River was difficult to traverse given some deep vertical banks and extensive bankside vegetation (there is a need to egress river often due to deep pools). I only fished the lower half so further upstream may differ in character. The fish showed no interest in a nymph, but I did have three takes on a dry none of which I managed to connect with much to the disgust of said audience.

River was fairly low. Access quite difficult. Some lovely fly water though. I did not see any signs of a fish although I did catch a wild brown trout.

2 grayling one small trout and a parr. No salmon. but we will keep trying.

Excellent days fishing on this fantastic stretch of the River Usk. Rained most of the day but plenty of rising trout which were tempted by f- flies, hoppers and terrestials and. prince nymphs Hares ears p.tn.s.. This is a secluded beat with easy access and easy wading. caught trout to 2llb and plenty of them. No Salmon seen or caught by Mr C. F. Had such a good day we have booked it for next week.

12 Trout

I took my cousin on his first ever salmon fishing trip and he caught his first salmon, 8lb lightly coloured female fish which was returned on spinner.

1 Salmon, 10 Trout

Only one brownie spotted during 5 hours. No rises or takes. Water quite low completely clear. Challenging.

Fish caught on feeder/halibut pellet and trotted Bait Tech fish-meal pellets.

3 Barbel, 9 Chub, 3 Other

Very pleasant day's fishing. Trout small - one about 12inch and two around 6inches, water clear.
Talybont Railway Station Inn, excellent for drink and snack lunch close to top of beat.
Access not easy for half beat.

3 Trout