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Wasn't very optimistic, low clear water high temperatures, not a cloud in the sky. Non-stop action all day, apart from following some canoeists who had a ghetto blaster at full volume and a large school party in canoes some of whom decided to come ashore. I thought that was it for an hour or so, but that definitely was not the case. Great day thanks WUF.

6 Barbel

Got down to beat at about 5.00 am fished top swim and didn't even get a knock. Moved down river trying to find an accessible swim and found 1 in 1/2 mile. Fishing poor with bites few and far between. We have fished six beats on wuf and this is the worst for swims and bites. Just being honest.

1 Barbel, 4 Chub

With temperatures in excess of 25c and not a cloud in sight it was as expected, not easy. We stuck with the dry fly, missed a few and managed an eleven inch and two nines. It was a godsend having the car close at hand, we came stocked with cold drinks and a picnic. Perfect day on a lovely stretch of water. So hot I was tempted to go for a swim!!

3 Trout

3 on worm, 3 on fly.

6 Trout

7 trout to 1.5 lbs, 3 biggest using the Welshpoachering method. 1 grayling to 1.25 lbs all returned.

7 Trout, 1 Grayling

All trout caught on dry fly (elk hair caddis, red body gold rib). Lovely stretch of water & hope to return soon.

2 Trout

We fished the Taf Fechan section from Vaynor church down to the viaduct, using a 6ft spinning rod, #14 flashy bead head nymph and a split shot. I had two tenkara rods with me, 12 & 13ft but these were obviously too long, thus the jimmy-rigged spinning rod with fly set-up. Tried casting upstream and drifting down and had a couple hits but found it easier to cast downstream and work the nymph back up. Landed two beautiful browns, 8 and 10 inch, and had many more strikes. It was actually really surprising how well the spinning rod/fly combo worked as I've definitely never tried that before. Was in awe of the beauty of this stream, and the incredible markings on these wild browns, not to mention their feistiness! Will definitely try to fish in Wales again in the future!

2 Trout

Barbel 5lb 9lb 10lb. Chub 4lb 4lb 5lb. Minnow.

3 Barbel, 3 Chub, 1 Other

Great bit of river - but a mixture of hottest day of the year and lack of ability drew a blank.

The shady Honddu seemed a good bet to escape the heat and sun of the warmest day of the year so far! Low and slow as expected but practising ones best red indian tactics and watching and waiting bought good results. Eight to hand with a good number bouncing off too. Fish where in great nick and from 6 to 11 inch. Loads of fly life on the stones, mainly juvenile nymphs. Bodes well!

8 Trout