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Beautiful Beat, difficult access in places. River extremely low, no fish even seen, nothing rising or even spotted in deeper pools.

Having had rain overnight, the water level improved things greatly. 27 fish caught between the three of us (22 trout, 5 grayling) ranging from 6oz - 1 3/4 lb (all returned), all taken on olive emergers or GRHE. A great days fishing!

Water low and clear with a strong downstream wind. CJK had 3 undersized trout from the fast water of the rapids on a goldhead hares ear nymph and invicta. JW was fishless.

Fantastic beat with some lovely pools and gravel glides. The top section of the beat in particular is one long gravel glide of knee to waist depth (in low water!). Fish were rising all day as it was generally overcast, warm and quite still. Landed 18 fish and lost a further 4-5. A couple of fish were 5-6", the rest were all 9-12". Most of the fish took either a large size 12 Wyatt's deer hair emerger, or small size 16-18 Adams. Saw a couple of fish, including one that swam past literally four feet away, that were 2lb+. Some of the beat is quite deep and can't be waded, however this no doubt creates ideal habitat for larger trout. Was preparing for an epic spinner fall in the evening with the air thick with small olives and a few true mayflies. However, bang on dusk a storm rolled in and everything retreated back to the leaves and trees!

With very little water in the river it made for an interesting day. 10 fish caught between the three of us, the largest a brownie of 10oz and a grayling of 1lb (all returned). Abernant is a stunning location to spend a days fishing.

7 Brown Trout all taken on dry flies. Various patterns. Best fish 12"

River low and clear but guess what? It rained - most of the day! Just that nuisance type welsh rain, not enough to affect the river but enough to wet us through!

Fishing was tough. A steady stream of brook duns and sporadic olives and pale wateries throughout the day kept the fish interested but they were very spooky! 4 fish between us - 3 small ones and one Penpont Porker of 17 inches - a very well conditioned fish. The fish are all there but the water is so low that in places they are lying in little more than their own depth so extreme caution is needed for success - and fish under the trees!

First thanks to the gentleman who arrived 10 mins after me but agreed to go to another beat - hope he had a good day, because I did! Nothing in the morning despite lot of fly life including some mayfly. Some rises from about 2.00, and the para. Adams worked well exploring the water. Returned 6 to 10" and 1 at 14", and missed as many again. Great day despite the low water.

In spite of very low water I had an enjoyable few hours meandering up to Michaelchurch. Fish were moving in most of the pools and seemed keen to feed. Finished with 10 fish up to 10oz all on a dry Adams. Great fun, but rain is needed.

I had intended to fish the lower part of the stream but arrived just too late - see below under Lower Grywne Fawr report - and no I didn't have a good day! In spite of a good deal of fly life mayflies, brook duns (I think) and medium and small olives and midges I only saw one rise all day. After several attempts I got him to take a Griffiths gnat, a 8" 'specimen'.
Still it was a very pleasant day and a beautiful spot. I shall get up earlier next time.