Feedback & Reports

Arrived 10.30am - this was my first fly fishing session on the Irfon and this particular beat was highly recommended by guide Gareth Lewis. Prior to fishing I was given plenty of help, advice and a more detailed map by Charles at The Hendre (big thanks). Prolific Grayling sport on the duo upstream (3 x 1.5 plus 5 at 2.5lb) taking a large Klinkhammer (size 12) on the surface. 2 x WBT upstream nymph (GRHE size 16) plus 3 x on Water Hen Blower size 16 (northern spider method - downstream) and 1 x WBT (1.5lb) on Klinkhammer (size 12), duo method again. It did not stop there because I also had 2 x Salmon (Parr) about 6 inches on a wet fly (size 16 black nymph with silver rib and bead). Finally, a sea trout (same method as for salmon) about 5in long - is that possible on this stretch? Fished until 7pm and had a wonderful day of sport. Weather was showery (heavy at times) with some sunny spells, low wind and almost perfect conditions. Wading was easy and never got above waist height. Fish caught along the first 1.5 mile stretch upstream from the Old Church (which is worth a quick look inside). This was my first catch of Salmon, Sea Trout and Grayling and all were in perfect condition.. Want to return for another session soon but realistically not until next season :(

A much harder day than I have been used to on the Wye. Two anglers managed one barbel each plus chub and one managed five barbel. All of the fish were between 5 and 7 lb and were caught on pellet.

A fantastic day for our first visit to this absolutely unbelievable river. Carrying a little colour and up a foot from Monday, we took over 30 barbel to double figures. Mainly thanks to Don's advice on location, we targeted great pegs. A range of tactics worked. Pellet in various forms produced steady bites all day. The fish love to be fed. We will return again to this wonderful beat. WUF rule!

This beat is a dream if you like fast water fishing for Barbel, Chub and Dace. The cribs produced good mixed bags. Again Don's advice was spot on. I think we benefitted from this beat being lightly fished to date due to the floods. Best rod took 21 barbel fishing morning and evening session. Some baby barbel as rare as doubles were a real treat. My favourite beat of the week. Again a dream location and a must on our return next year!

0 fish caught. Fishing was good but there were people in boats making alot of noise. I hope it will be quiter next time.

Rod 1 caught 6 barbel and 1 chub.
Rod 2 caught 1 barbel 4lbs.

Coloured cock salmon, about 16lbs, taken on a small double fly on full floating line from The Island pool.

Fishing the top of this beat too much of a scramble.

Had a trout with the first cast and figured it would be downhill from there and we weren't disappointed! This is a challenging stream to fish, generally shallow and in summer trim very clear. The trout will no doubt see you long before you see them. We only fished the bottom reaches of this beat and landed two trout and a minnow (!), the trout coming from the deeper pools on nymph fished as part of a duo. Plenty of fly life about, mainly sedge and a few upwings (including one or two mayfly), but very few fish rising. Can't fault the beauty of the beat, but it was hard work!

Several barbel and chub. Pellet and boilie used.

Enjoyable day back on the Wye. Weather a little unkind but managed 3 barbel & 1 chub and a suprise pike all on pellet.