Split Cane & Furled Leaders

A Little Rusty

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A Livingston Rod Co 8ft 6in 5wt Western Glass getting closer to the river.

It was an optimistic drive past Abergavenny, the Cherry blossom was out and many of the trees were in early green leaf.

As I drove up the valley of the Usk spring slowly rolled back and by the time I crossed over in to the valley Wye it was obvious that it does take about 2 weeks for spring to make it over the Epynt and in to Wye.

There were still some signs of spring though so it was well worth a fish,the early season in Mid Wales is an interesting time to fish, the briefest of hatches can bring good fish up, although at other time times you’d swear there wasn’t a living thing the whole river.

The valley of this particular stream is quite narrow and quite steep so it takes a while for the warming sun to have an effect.  

I was surprised and pleased to see nymphs moving in the margins and birds starting to mark their territories with song. 

A few small Olives hatched around mid day but the trout remained dormant.

I suspect that will change very soon when it does the river is looking in fine condition and I’ll look forward to being back on that beat.

I fished a 7ft 4wt cane rod with a 3ft mono furled leader then about 3ft of 5 pound mono going down to 2ft of 3 pound for the tippet.

For more information on fishing the streams and rivers of Mid-Wales and beyond 

https://www.fishingpassport.co.uk  

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It is a pleasure to work with people who have put in the considerable time and effort to develope the skills that make these rods possible.