Taff

[sewinfly]

Had a good days fishing on the Taff with Ian and Colin, some nice grayling and a hip flask.Then to Fagins for a nice pint by the fire.
Thats what fishing is all about, having a laugh and a good time.
Sewinfly....

[jj1]

the taff fished very well today at treforyst, it was more akin to alaska in greggs run as 10 fishermen caught an awful lot of grayling and a few small schoolies. waters spot on and around 1pm a good hatch of olives came off.
jj

[sewinfly]

We also noticed a good hatch of light brown up wings in the afternoon.
So on went the dry flies that made for a good afternoons fishing.Watching the grayling come up in gin clear water was great.
Sewinfly........

[dai]

Fished the Taff today, started 10.30am finished 1.45pm, landed 17 fish five over 30cm most fish 15/18 cm. and dropped about 12/15 fish, should i have said that. the biggest fish was 35cm did give a very good account of its self even though it had a very bad mark on its side looks like a Heron has had a stab at it. all in all a good few hours and nice as i was trying out a new rod, a Powell Tiboron XL 9 foot new model 2008 4 weight very happy .

Dai...

Will ask Mr cullster if will he will post photo of biggest fish

[cullster]

Here you go dai.

[dai]

cullster said:

Here you go dai.





Cheers for that Dai,

Must get round to sorting out posting image`s on here

Dai

[DAZ]

I had a couple of fish there yesterday that were very badly marked,not unlike the one in your picture.

All the fish today were unmarked and in mint condition.

DAZ.

[edd]

Hi Folks.


Thanks for info on osprey and ffynon angling clubs.


Regards.
edd.

[wlogan]

Sewinfly
What did you catch it on a Javelin fly?

[dai]

daz said:

I had a couple of fish there yesterday that were very badly marked,not unlike the one in your picture.

All the fish today were unmarked and in mint condition.

DAZ.

I must say that it was the only one like it, and the rest of the fish were all in mint condition also

Dai..

[sewinfly]

Sewinfly
What did you catch it on a Javelin fly?

I believe Dai used the Javelin fly Wlogan.
cheers SEWINFLY

[dai]

sewinfly said:

Sewinfly
What did you catch it on a Javelin fly?

I believe Dai used the Javelin fly Wlogan.
cheers SEWINFLY

Sewinfly,

now its out of the bag ;D ;D ;D, was hoping to keep it a secret

Dai

[dai]

Sewinfly,

How is the river after the rain we had last night . as there is a lot in the tawe, was hoping to fish tomorrow..

Dai..

[sewinfly]

Was coloured and up a bit this morning on the way to work, if no more rain tonight it might thin out and drop a bit.If I am by the river will post update.

Sewinfly.............

[dai]

sewinfly said:

Was coloured and up a bit this morning on the way to work, if no more rain tonight it might thin out and drop a bit.If I am by the river will post update.

Sewinfly.............

Thank you very much...

Dai..

[sewinfly]

Still carrying a few inches but clearing lovely just a slight tinge in colour should be good.
Small flies hatching with the sun shining.

sewinfly

[jj1]

its been raing hard for most of the day in the rhondda, the taff will probably go into flood off the back of this!
jj1

[jj1]

the taffs spot on again for fishing....does anyone know the exact dates of the grayling close season? (late march - mid june).
jj1

[Hoppy]

JJ - It is March 15th to June 16th I beleive.

Hoppy

[Hoppy]

Close season starts on March 15

Environment Agency Wales is reminding all coarse fish anglers the 2008 close season starts on March 15 and that by the time it ends in June they will need to have bought a new rod licence.

All current full and concessionary rod licences expire on March 31, so if you are planning to fish in Wales over the coming season, now is the time to buy a new one.

The close season lasts from 15 March to 15 June inclusive each year. Its purpose is to protect fish during the breeding season. It applies to all rivers, streams and drains in England and Wales, but does not apply to most still-waters and canals.

During the close season, Environment Agency Wales officers will be out on rivers and streams making sure people are observing the close season. They will also be checking lakes and ponds to make sure people who are fishing have a valid rod licence. Anyone fishing without a rod licence will have their details recorded and may be prosecuted.

Anyone 12 years old or over who wants to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish and eels in Wales requires a licence from Environment Agency Wales. Failure to have a licence is an offence. Those caught fishing illegally face tough penalties, including fines of up to £2,500 and a ban from fishing.

In 2007, more than 220 anglers appeared in front of judges across Wales for fishing without a valid rod licence. They paid over £36,000 in fines and costs.

If anglers plan to fish through the close season on still-waters and canals they will need to purchase a new licence on 1 April as their old one expires on 31 March. From Saturday 16 June anglers will be able to fish for coarse fish again in rivers and other waters where the close season applies, but they still need to have a valid rod licence and the permission of the landowner.

Rod licences expire on March 31, 2008. Buying a new licence couldn’t be easier – around 15,000 Post Offices and other outlets sell them; a direct debit can be set up, and they can be purchased over the phone [phone]) or on-line at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/rodlicence any time, day or night.