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O. B. from Gloucestershire, Thursday 11 March, 2010
R35, Honddu at Pandy: 2 x trout 13 inches and 14 inches, 5 x grayling 11 inches - 14 inches. I had thought grayling fishing was over for the season, but apparently not; they seem to be more established and larger on this beat than a year ago. The Monnow strain of grayling are particularly beautiful fish, slender with a blue sheen overall. Lovely morning, finishing in the Skirrid Inn which claims to be the oldest pub in Wales.
G. W. from Redditch, Thursday 11 March, 2010
Beat: Malthouse Farm (Booking Office)
Nothing caught, but an enjoyable day regardless.
D. O. from Powys, Thursday 11 March, 2010
Beat: Cilwych (Booking Office)
It was my first ever visit to Cilwych today and I had hoped that the cold east wind was finally going to give us a miss, but there was still some freshness in the air that probably kept any trout in the depths and I hardly saw any fish move at all. Never mind though, as the scenery at this beat is magnificent and it was good to feel the sun on my face, even though the river was pretty close to normal summer levels.
Your directions were very clear, but I was a little surprised at how difficult the upper reaches of this beat were to access. Fortunately, I am still reasonably fit and agile and therefore lived to tell the tale.
Better luck next time...
O. B. from Gloucestershire, Wednesday 10 March, 2010
Beat: Pwll-y-Faedda (Booking Office)
Fresh fish lost - seen leaping once on the lie, finally took flying C after trying with fly, but jumped himself off after 10 seconds.
M. W. &. M. M. from Birmingham, Wednesday 10 March, 2010
Beat: Lyepole (Booking Office)
River very low and clear. I started with wets and spiders my friend streamer. Then we tried nymphs. Despite 7 hours effort no trout were caught. There were no sign of life apart from a few grayling we caught.
N. W. from bromsgrove, Tuesday 9 March, 2010
Beat: Lyepole (Booking Office)
Caught 8 fish 6 grayling and 2 trout, spooked a cormarant!
That was a first. All fish returned to fight another day.
A rare day for me in that the weather was reasonable no trees bent double or white horses on the water :-)it was my
first visit to this beat and I was quite impressed. Caught on ptn and hares ear nymphs largest fish was 38cm. All was going so well I decided to stop for a coffee at mcdonalds (good latte ) despite my car having 2 cup holders i held the cup between my knees to add suger you can guess the rest! A soggy ride home and no drink.
G. P. from Bath, Tuesday 9 March, 2010
Beat: Lower Ballingham (Booking Office)
Lovely day and great new stretch of water. Only managed to fish about 5 swims from Carey Pool at the top to just below the islands but took 2 Barbel (6 lbs and 8 lbs) and 2 Chub (1 1/2 lbs and 4 lbs) all on a cocktail of small pellet and red maggots (neither seemed to work on their own). Nice way to finish the season - can't wait until Summer. Found one swim where the spot you'll sit in is so protected from the elements that when the sun came out I had to take my jacket off!
M. S. from Carmarthen, Monday 8 March, 2010
Beat: Upper Winforton & The Pikes (Booking Office)
Great stretch of river with a couple of good deep clean bottom pegs, weather glorious sunshine. Unfortunately the overnight frost, crystal clear water and as mentioned bright sunlight may have put the fish off. Ran through all the usual baits, maggot, pellet, meat and bread to no avail. Still far more enjoyable than been behind the desk, always next season! Very impressed by very efficient booking service and key provision.
A. from Hereford, Sunday 7 March, 2010
None caught, none seen but water was clear. Cold day with good frost in morning. Lovely looking river especially the upper beat. Will return.
Take care with parking, owner of house would prefer that we don't park under the Yew, but good natured and no problems.
K. C. from , Sunday 7 March, 2010
Beat: Ty-Newydd (Booking Office)
1 brown trout 8oz caught on a ptn.
fish returned
