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Another very poor day, as with Holme Fishery 4 X 4 essential for access. Should be more effort by the Foundation to create swims. There are plenty on the far bank. Very disappointed with the lack of effort by the Foundation. The road opposite is noisy and annoying

1 Trout, 2 Chub

A short, dark, winter day with water levels very high - 2ft 3 inches on the Llanstephan gauge, so restricted to trotting and Tenkara. 20 x grayling 6-15 inches, 1 x chub 3.5 pounds, 2 x out of season trout 10 and 12 inches. There were some good grayling in that catch, but also a lot of small ones. There seem to have been many grayling parr in all our rivers this year - bodes well for the future. Some salmon kelts also present on the beat.

20 Grayling, 1 Chub

Very few swims to choose from. This could be a good length but requires considerable effort by the Foundation to cut out places. I wouldn't recommend anything but a 4 X 4 to gain access

1 Trout

Caught on a link shrimp. Lovely stretch but very cold conditions

1 Grayling

1 Grayling, 8 Chub

A couple of hours nymphing lower part of beat. Fair clarity and height but no takers.

First time at grayling fishing so I wasn't expecting too much especially with rather limited float fishing skills. I made my way down the left bank trotting maggots wherever I could access a nice looking swim. Covered about three quarters of the stretch before the fading light made me pack up. Very pleased end up with 2 good sized grayling and a nice out of season brown trout. Had a nice conversation with the farmer who described the work he'd done to remove several trees blocking the river. Lovely river and a pleasant change from my usual chub and barbel fishing on the Wye.

1 Trout, 2 Grayling

10 Chub between 2 people not bad given the influence of Snow water

6 Chub

Fished a few swims on a dropping river but no bites

River had dropped a good 12 inches overnight and continued to do so during the day. Water was a lot clearer from previous day. Tried for pike early doors, but nothing. Tried a number of different baits during the day but only cheese paste and bread flake caught in various swims we tried along the stretch. Again, all fish between 3 and 6lb. Lovely fish, lovely spot. Access good with a good number of swims along the entire stretch. Even though it's on the outside of a bend there are a good number of slack areas to fish when the river is up. I think it was about a metre up on normal 'winter' levels. First time either of us had fished the Wye so very happy some basic chub techniques landed us some quality fish.
Found an old hook in the mouth of one of the chub, even though it was barbless, so I guess it highlights the importance of using appropriate tackle for the size of fish. We used 7lb hooklength and had no problem getting positive bites even with good water clarity.

6 Chub