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Blank. The weatherman had vaguely promised that the temperature might go above zero today, but it was not to be at Llyn Em, evidently. I struggled for a while with freezing rings, floating ice floes etc, but completely failed to make contact with any grayling.

Last week's snow means that access to this beat is still very difficult for all but 4x4 vehicles. Many thanks to Mr Picton and a neighbour for helping to get my car back onto the road after I skidded on compacted snow and ice! The river itself is frozen on both sides of the river, in some places leaving only a small channel in the middle. I managed a small amount of fishing after smashing through the ice. Two grayling caught (1 x 16" and 1 x 17"), both on worm (long trotting). Hopefully the people booked to fish on Thursday will see this entry in time to plan their visit.

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Fished the middle section which is a meandering piece of water with plenty of fishy looking pools & riffles. However after 4.5 hours of fishing heavy bugs/nymphs i only caught 1 small Grayling. River looked good, but air and water temps were very cold, with squadrons of Cormorants gracing the skies. Great looking beat with good access and by past reports a good head of Grayling.....will definitely give it another go.

The session began as a comedy of errors. For some reason I blithely drove my 2WD on to the reserved parking space, snow-covered grass as it was, without thinking much about an exit strategy. Then it struck me this might not have been entirely wise, and I experimentally spun the drive wheels for a while without moving anywhere. Decided the problem had better be dealt with right away rather than at the end of the day in falling light. An interesting hour or so packing bits of driftwood under the wheels got the car back onto the road. Ready to fish now, I had a shock as I entered the water. I had, I thought rather cleverly, mended a leak in the left leg of my old neoprene waders only the night before. And in point of fact I had no problem at all with the left leg. I was perfectly happy with that. Only now the water was pouring into the right leg, turning a dry suit into a wet suit. I fished on for a couple of hours or so and luckily turned up a single 17 inch grayling, very nice fish on a Pink Shrimp, and decided that would be enough fresh air and cold water for one day.

Very cold air temperature, -8 ice forming along the still waters and on the ferrule's. The river fished well, many grayling taken mostly 10 to 12 inches. Good fishing but poor access.

Minus temperatures all day combined with clear water and sun made for hard fishing. Only had 1 bite resulting in a pike of 9lb. Both the fish and the surroundings were in fantastic condition, and for once it was a pleasure to struggle! Thanks to Adam from the Foundation for trying to put me on fish, and the office for a pleasant and efficient service. Will be back soon!

The overnight snow provided for some stunning scenery, but the road to the beat was sadly impassable. I eventually found a lay-by on the A483 and accessed the river from the left bank instead so I did get a bit of fishing in. Decided it was too cold for fly fishing so long trotted, which resulted in one grayling (14", 1.25lb) plus a few other lost fish all around the pound mark.

River in very good condition although a little up. 9 grayling caught from 20cm to 41cm. Only fished part of the water so want to return and explore more.

Our visit coincided with a strong siberian northerly wind which added wind chill to an already low temperature - boy it was chilly! River still carrying some extra water although colour good - still quite pacy. Thank God for neoprenes! Nymphs were the order of the day and the slightly quieter water on the inside of the bends was targeted. After a slow start started to catch a few and whilst it was enjoyable it was hard work too with the wind being quite troublesome. By 3pm the cold got the better of us but we had 17 grayling and three trout between us. Best grayling a good 2lbs. Best fly pattern - Oliver Edwards' peeping caddis - weighted.
Nice beat - would like to come again when water down and weather warmer! Odd BWO stuggling out but nothing rising.

Bright but very cold. Water clear and at a good winter level. Fished the top of the stretch after walking through the plantation. Six grayling to 2lbs: 4 trotting with maggot, 2 to fly - gold head "bugs". Stopped at 2:15 because of the cold. Men our age should know better, but it was good while we lasted.