Feedback & Reports

Short dry fly session. Lots of danica spinners, olives and fish rising throughout the beat.
Had to leave before the evening rise.

4 Trout, 2 Grayling

Been a while for various reasons that I haven't been back here but was super to be back! Really lovely and as well kept as ever. Struggled though to find the fish today (must admit I wasn't trying too hard though just soaking it all up and was bright and hot too!) with no fly coming off etc., no fish moving and even those shady far bank lies didn't have the fish nibbling on terrestrial stuff today. Penalanole pool was really quiet too.

So it was just the one good fish and two more good ones bounced off. One in particular was a proper lump!
Next time then hopefully. The streamy runs near the start of the beat in the evening is where I had (or lost!) these. A word of advice though, the wading on any of the rocks is more than interesting at the moment . Despite very good quality felt sole boots and aluminium cleats I was doing a good take on Torvill and Dean!!

1 Trout

lovely day ,landed 4.

4 Trout

1 Trout

The Wye was low and clear, on a day that started cool and cloudy but became sunny and quite warm. There was quite a lot of fly life, but no major hatches. I saw about half a dozen rises all day; so limited feeding activity. In summary, conditions were difficult.
I caught three trout (2 x 10", 1 x 12"). Adams (14), CDC comparadun (14). Upstream nymphing was unproductive.
I wasn't quite sure where to park. The instructions are slightly out of date.
As always, a lovely beat, with plenty of fishable water.

3 Trout

Extremely pretty stretch of river. Access information could do with being a bit more detailed.

1 Trout

Small black gnat tied spent fished under the overhanging trees in the shade on a hot sunny afternoon. Many small fish rising but easily spooked - stealth and fine leader required. Largest brown trout about 9 inches. None taken. Rose several fish with a red sparkle tailed Griffith's Gnat in the faster runs.
The river generally was in a very poor condition.

3 Trout

Whilst booking was made for two rods only one fished due to illness.
Nil return.

I do not normally complain, however this is my second time this season and blanked again. My friend has never blanked here and we have been coming for a number of years and had great results. We spoke to another two fishermen who complained that they had been three locations and blanked, and they spoke to others who had also not caught fish.
I don’t know what the stocking policy is but never seen this bad a result.
Also as with other anglers complaints, the bank bushes need cutting back, especially when the reservoir is full, as it limits places to fish with the amount of growth on the banks.
Further, I’m surprised that no bailiffs were patrolling the banks, especially school holidays attract people to the reservoir. Had I seen a bailiff I would have raised my views with them

Great day and venue hope to return when the water is right. Beautiful pools. Plagued by shad,had to keep moving to avoid them. I'll be back.