Feedback & Reports

River level a bit high, but taking a fly well. Had a fish of about 12-13lbs, reasonably clean but not fresh into the river, caught in the Vanstone pool on a flying C.
Mick has made a great job of improving access to the river and the new parking area is a major improvement.

1 Salmon, 2 Chub

First visit to this beautiful stretch of the Wye, with a trout of about 1lb being caught on a blue doctor fly from the far end of the beat.

1 Trout

Without the promised rain an early start was my best chance, and so it proved with a 38.5" cock fish on a black tube - my best on fly. Fish was starting to colour up but still had lovely violet flanks. I guess a May run springer?

1 Salmon

No fish caught spinning with many types of spinner. Plenty of decent fish seen though.

River low even after the day or so of rain previously. Also quite sunny, so the trout saw me well in advance of me casting a fly. However, two small trout approx. 6 inches to dry elk hair and one to goldhead ptn below. The odd fish rising in difficult to access places. Good fun testing my casting skills though! However, negotiating the numerous barriers across the river (fallen trees and cattle fences) beat me in the end and I left for home before getting to the end of the beat. Lovely place to spend a few hours though and on a day with a bit more water / less bright it would be worth a return visit!

3 Trout

A lovely location and seems very under fished. Tricky wading in places on the bedrock which is very slippery.
Plenty of fish in all the usual runs and riffles including a few surprises like a beautiful 12 inch fish from the tiniest pocket gave a great scrap on my 9ft 3 weight!
Fished French leader with 2 weighted nymphs most of the afternoon apart from 1 pool towards the top where a few fish were rising I tried a dry to no avail.

19 Trout

The final day of a four day trip and fishing a familiar beat I very much enjoy. Again the fishing started slow and only picked up as the day warmed. Rain in hills had slightly coloured the water and there was a good flow and a steady hatch including sporadic May. When the sun showed itself it was very warm and the fish really started to move. A great end to a fantastic trip. Thank you WUF.

7 Trout

River was slightly cloudy, but at a good height. The weather was cool with clouds and sunny intervals. The fish were rising, and occasionally hooked and rarer still landed. Dry flies were the order of the day and there was healthy insect life. Lovely day's fishing.
2 observations
The whole herd of cattle charged down the hillside into the river at the now-defunct watergate. The water was cloudy and the river seems more silty than in previous years. Could the 2 be connected?
The farmer asked not to use the car park area over the bridge as he can't swing his tractor and long trailer into the field. Perhaps the large carpark on the 'main road' should be the only one recommended. Hope the comments are helpful.

1 Trout

The Clettwr was in fine fettle, clear and at a good height. The fish were keen and 6 came to hand with others 'released at distance'! This small stream is a very special experience. The trout are small but very beautiful with bright red spots, red margined adipose and white edged fins. A delight for those keen on 'commando-style' fishing.

6 Trout

Very fresh fish sealiced. 13lb. Caught from Monks Run.

1 Salmon