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January Fishing Report (1st Feb 2012) Top ^

      FISHING REPORTS – January 2012

 

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Llyngwyn

 

Last month, many bag limits of six fish were recorded

with half of the anglers catching their limit. No really large

fish were recorded but there were some good overall bags.

Chris Bodenham of Ludlow six fish for 16lbs and Cliff Lloyd

netted six fish for 14lbs, including a fish of 4lb 1oz.

Pat Sharman also landed a fish of 3lb 12oz.

 

The best flies were damsels, montanas, cats whiskers

and black lures, and the best lines were the intermediates.

 

Please note, due to the increase in the cost of stocking,

the bag limit for Llyngwyn will be reduced to 4 fish from March 20th 2012.


Social Evening (17th Jan 2012) Top ^

PRESENTATION & SOCIAL EVENING

                    with Buffet

          LAMB & FLAG, RHAYADER

                   SAT 4th FEB

                      7.30 PM


AGM Date (17th Jan 2012) Top ^

Rhayader & Elan Valley Angling Association

                             AGM

           LAMB & FLAG, RHAYADER

                   Wed 8th February

                         7.30 PM

 

  


COMEPTITION DATES 2012 (17th Jan 2012) Top ^

  

RHAYADER & ELAN VALLEY ANGLING ASSOCIATION

FISHING COMPETITIONS 2012

Fishing – 10.00am - 5.00pm

Weigh in - 5.00pm - 5.30pm.

 

 

SUNDAY 18th MARCH LLYNGWYN

Troutmasters Final

SUNDAY 1st APRIL ELAN VALLEY LAKES

Troutmasters Final

SUNDAY 15th APRIL ELAN VALLEY LAKES

 

SUNDAY 13th MAY ELAN VALLEY LAKES

 

SUNDAY 3rd JUNE CLAERWEN

 

SUNDAY 1st JULY CLAERWEN

 

SUNDAY 2nd SEPT ELAN VALLEY LAKES

 

SUNDAY 16TH SEPT DOL-Y-MYNACH

 

SUNDAY 7TH OCT LLYNGWYN

 

SUNDAY................ LLANILAR

Shield

SUNDAY................ R&EVAA Vs LLANIDLOES

at Elan Valley

SUNDAY................ R&EVAA Vs LLANIDLOES

at Clywedog

SUNDAY 12th AUG WELSH BANK COMP

Elan Valley Lakes

SUNDAY 4th NOV RHAYADER OPEN

Llyngwyn

SUNDAY 23rd DEC FUR AND FEATHER

Llyngwyn, Jim Bird Cup


December Fishing Report (4th Jan 2012) Top ^

 Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association

        Fishing Report for December 2011

 

Llyngwyn

 

Best Bag

 

C. Reynolds Aberystwyth 6 rainbows 14lb 8oz Montana

E. Whittaker Kington 6 rainbows 14lb Buzzer

T. Howells Kington 6 rainbows 13lb Buzzer

 

Best Fish

E. Whittaker Kington 5lb rainbow Buzzer

  1. Reynolds Aberystwyth 4lb rainbow Buzzer

    T. Howells Kington 4lb 8oz rainbow Montana

     

     

 

 

 

Best Flies

 

Buzzer, Montana, Cats Whisker, Black Lure

 

Best Line

Intermediate


Fur and Feather Results (19th Dec 2011) Top ^

                 Fur & Feather Fishing

        Competition Results

                   2011

 

1st Peter Penlington 6 fish 13lb 15oz

 

2nd Gordon Houringer 6 fish 9lb 8oz

 

3rd Phil Price 4 fish 7lb 10oz

 

4th Mark Morris 3 fish 7lb 6oz

 

5th Gwyn Gwalchmai 3 fish 4lb 11.5oz

 

6th Sam Bull 3 fish 3lb 13oz

 

7th Phil Bull 2 fish 3lb 6oz

 

8th Roger Lewis 2 fish 3lb 1.5oz

 

9th Graham Evans 1 fish 2lb 13.5oz

 

10th Brion Llewilyn 1 fish 2lb 6oz

 

11th Dave Bull 1 fish 1lb 12oz

 

 

33 total fishing

32 total fish caught

 

61 lb total weight of fish


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November fishing Reports (9th Dec 2011) Top ^

 Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association

       Fishing Report for Novemeber 2011

 

Llyngwyn

 

Best Bag

 

Pat Sharman       Talgarth                6 rainbows     20lb 8oz        Daddy

C. Reynolds         Aberystwyth         6 rainbows     14lb 10oz      Montana

K. Holroyd             Tenbury Wells    6 rainbows     14lbs              Montana

 

 

Best Fish

M. Bradbury        Hereford     4lb rainbow         Montana

Pat Sharman     Talgarth      4lb  rainbow        Dasmel

Mary Bradbury    Banbury     3lb 8oz rainbow  Damsel

 

Best Flies

 

Damsel, Montana, Cats Whisker, Nymphs

 

Best Line

Intermediate

 

 

FUR AND FEATHER – SUNDAY 18th DEC


Merry Christmas (2nd Dec 2011) Top ^


Fur & Feather Competition 2011 (21st Nov 2011) Top ^


RHAYADER OPEN RESULTS (7th Nov 2011) Top ^

1st     Rob Davies, Llandinam. Four Fish - 9lbs 2oz.

2nd   Roger Lewis, Rhayader. Four Fish - 8lbs 3oz.

3rd    Ken Llewellyn, Chrch stoke. 2 Fish - 5lbs 3oz.


October '11 Fishing report (27th Oct 2011) Top ^

 FISHING REPORTS – October 2011

 

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Llyngwyn
 
The buzzer was the best fly for September,
closely followed by the Cats Whisker, Montana
and Black Lures. The returns for ninety anglers
showed only four without fish proving September
to be an excellent month. J. Davies of Montgomery
had the largest fish of 6lbs and many limits where
taken. Winter Season Tickets (18th Oct - 19th March)
are now available. Book early for boats as one is
off the water for maintenance.
 
The annual Llyngwyn Open competition will be
fished on Sunday 6th November.
Entries at the lake from 9.00AM.


September Fishing Report (4th Oct 2011) Top ^

 FISHING REPORTS – September 2011

 

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Llyngwyn

 

Catch and Release at Llyngwyn is proving a big

success with anglers travelling long distances

because they know that after they have quickly

caught their 6 fish limit, they can still carry on and

have a full days fishing.

 

Ian Pinder from Brighton bagged 17 fish, but only kept 3.

The brown trout are feed well at the moment with many

being caught in the 2lb range. N. Pennell of Knighton bagged

a 4lb Rainbow, D. Pullan of Newport had one 3 ½ lb,

also M. Sheldon of Northwich had a 31/2 lb Rainbow.

Dry flies were best – Hoppers and Daddies.

Also Montana's, Damsels, Buzzers & Diawl Bach's caught well.


August Fishing Report (1st Sep 2011) Top ^

 FISHING REPORTS – August 2011

 

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Llyngwyn

 

No large fish have been taken from Llyngwyn this month,

with all the fish between two and four pounds.

Ken Holroyd from Tenbury Wells had numerous fish of this

size with the largest 3lb 8oz. Others with fish in this range

were A. Jones of Dudley, Mike Jones of Newtown and

Harry Edwards of Howey. Numerous bag limits of 6 fish

were taken with only 6 anglers with no fish out of a total of 110.

 

Season permits are available for Llyngwyn during the winter

starting from Oct 18th to March 20th.

 

Elan Valley

 

Fishing was good during August with the Lakes quite full

and fresh because of the rain. Dry Flies were best with

hoppers and daddy long-legs doing well. As usual the Zulu

and Black & Peacock did well on intermediate lines.

The Elan Valley lakes close for the winter from 18th Oct

until March 20th.


July Fishing report (3rd Aug 2011) Top ^

 Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association Fishing Report for July 2011

 

Llyngwyn

 

Best Bag

 

Tom Mills            Builth Wells      3 rainbows    10lb 8oz    Montana

Ken Holroyd       Tenbury Wells  6 rainbows    10lb 8oz    Damsel

Cliff Lloyd            Rhayader          6 rainbows    10lbs         Hopper

 

 

Best Fish

Tom MIlls        Builth Wells       7lb 8oz      rainbow    Montana

N. Pennell       Kington               5lb 8oz      rainbow    Black Lure

Ken Holroyd    Tenbury Wells   3lb 12oz    rainbow   Zulu

 

Best Flies

 

Buzzer, Black Lure, Montana, Hoppers.

 

Best Line

Floater

 

 

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Best Bag

 

Roger Lewis   Rhayader    6 browns 5lb Hopper

Dale Fowkes   Knighton     6 browns 4lb 12oz Zulu

David Davies   Rhayader    6 browns 4lb Butcher

 

Best Fish

 

Roger Lewis        Rhayader   Brown    1lb 6oz    Hopper

Steve Thomas    Knighton     Brown    1lb 2oz    Zulu

Phil Price             Knighton     Brown     1lb          Montana

 

Best Flies

Zulu, Hopper, Black & Peacock, Mallard and Claret

 

Best Lines

Floater

 

 

Welsh Open Bank Fly Fishing Championship

to be held on Elan Valley Reservoirs on Sunday 14th August.

Entries at the Elan Valley Visitors Centre from 9.00AM. Fishing from 10.00AM.


June'11 Fishing Report (1st Jul 2011) Top ^

 Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association

Fishing Report for June 2011

 

Llyngwyn

 

Best Bag

 

L. Jones    Trelewis    4 rainbows 17lbs Buzzer

M. Scrase  Glascwm  3 rainbows 13lb Booby

D. Hiamis  Shobdon   6 rainbows 12lbs 12oz Bibio

 

 

Best Fish

E. Parker    Builth Wells     10lbs    rainbow Buzzer

L. Jones     Trelewis            9lb        rainbow Buzzer

Mr. Cray      Symonds-Yat   8lb 8oz rainbow Buzzer

 

Best Flies

 

Buzzer, Bibio, Montana, Hoppers.

 

Best Line

Intermediate / Floater

 

 

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Best Bag

 

Paul Metcalf      Llandrindod  6 browns   5lb 4oz     Coch-y-Bondhu

Roger Lewis     Rhayader      6 browns   5lb12oz    Coch-y-Bondhu

Steve Thomas   Knighton      6 browns   5lb             Hopper

 

Best Fish

 

Tony Howells   Pontypridd     Brown   1lb 7oz   Bibio

Roger Lewis     Rhayader      Brown   1lb 4oz   Hopper

Paul Metcalf      Llandrindod  Brown   1lb 2oz   Coch-y-Bondhu

 

Best Flies

Bibio, Hopper, Black & Peacock, Coch-y-Bondhu

 

Best Lines

Intermediate or Floater

 

 

Welsh Open Bank Fly Fishing Championship

to be held on Elan Valley Reservoirs on Sunday 14th August. Entries at the

Elan Valley Visitors Centre from 9.00AM. Fishing from 10.00AM.


May Fishing Report (1st Jun 2011) Top ^

 

FISHING REPORTS

 

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LLYNGWYN

 

May saw many large trout caught at Llyngwyn. Don Griffiths of

Hirwain had a rainbow of 10 lbs on a Diawl Bach and one of

9 lbs 3 oz on a Hare's Ear. Nigel Clarke, also of Hirwain, had

a rainbow of 8 lbs 4 oz on a Little Devil and R. Morris of

Hereford had a goldie of 6 lbs 8 oz on a Buzzer, which

he returned to the water.

 

Ken Holroyd of Tenbury Wells caught 5 fish for 20 lbs 8 oz

on an Orange Fritz, and R. Morris of Hereford had 6 fish

for 15 lbs on a Buzzer. Terry Kerr was into big fish once again

with 3 fish for 14 lbs 9 oz; the largest being 6 lbs 2 oz on an Alexandra.

 

Small flies fished slow seem to be better than large lures retrieved fast.

 

 

ELAN VALLEY

 

The start of the season has been quite hard in the Elan Valley,

although quite a few browns over 1 lb have been bagged.

The fishing should improve now with the warmer weather on the way !

 

Paul Metcalf of Llandrindod Wells had 6 browns for 4 lbs 8 oz and

Roger Lewis had 6 browns for 3 lbs 10 oz. Dale Fowkes of

Knighton bagged a brown of 1 lb 5 oz and Paul Metcalf had a

brown of 1 lb 3 oz.

 

The Elan Valley reservoirs will be re-stocked in the near future.

 

 

 

 

 


Stocking Llyngwyn (25th May 2011) Top ^

 

25.5.11

Today we stocked Llyngwyn with 5lb+

Rainbows, Blues and Goldies.  

We would appreciate any angler catching a

fish over 4lbs returning it carefully to the lake so 

they could grow even bigger and provide more

fun for other anglers.


April Fishing Reports '11 (3rd May 2011) Top ^

 Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association

Fishing Report for April 2011

 

Llyngwyn

 

Best Bag

 

Terry Kerr             Llaithddu      6 rainbows    18lbs 2oz          Cats Whisker

Alan Lewis           Rhayader     6 rainbows    15lb                    Black Fritz

B. Perry                 Earwood       6 rainbows    14lbs8oz           Black Buzzer

 

 

Best Fish

Terry Kerr      Llaithddu        4lbs 7oz    rainbow    Viva

Alan Lewis    Rhayader        4lb 4oz     rainbow    black fritz

E. Rutsch      Worcester      3lb 12oz    rainbow    Olive Buzzer

 

Best Flies

 

Black Fritz, Cats Whisker, Buzzer, Montana

 

Best Line

Intermediate

 

 

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Best Bag

 

Roger Lewis       Rhayader         6 browns    4lb 6oz     Black & Peacock

Steve Thomas    Knighton          6 browns    3lb12oz     Zulu

Paul Metcalf         Llandrindod    6 browns    3lb 11oz    Hopper

 

Best Fish

 

Roger Lewis       Rhayader      Brown         1lb 5oz    Black & Peacock

Dale Fowkes       Knighton       Brown         1lb 2oz    Mallard & Claret

David Davis         Rhayader      Brown         1lb           Black Gnat

 

Best Flies

Black & Peacock, Zulu, Viva, Black Gnat, Bibio, Mallard & Claret

 

Best Lines

Intermediate

 


March'11 Report (6th Apr 2011) Top ^

 

Llyngwyn Fishing Report

March 2011

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During March, the fishing at Llyngwyn was excellent. 140 Anglers

caught a total of 532 fish during the month. Llyngwyn still attracts

people from all over Wales and Englan, with anglers coming from

such places as Worcester, Nottingham, Tenbury Wells, Leominster,

Aberystwyth, West Midlands Tewkesbury and Ludlow.

Once again, the favourite flies where Damsels, Buzzers, Cats Whiskers

and Montana's on intermediate lines.

Pat Sharman of Talgarth had six fish for 16lbs on a Damsel, Mr P. Coppers

from Llandinum had 6 fish for 14lbs on a Montana and David Hyams

of Shobdon had 6 fish for 13lbs on a Cats Whisker. The heaviest fish of

the month was a 7lb Rainbow caught by Ray Brooks on a nymph fly.

Mr G.Gray of Symonds Yat had a 4 lb 8oz Rainbow on a Buzzer and

Cliff Lloyd of Rhayader had a 3lb 12oz rainbow on a damsel.

March has also seen the start of the new fishing season for the Elan

Valley Reservoirs. The lakes are now open for brown trout fishing and

permits are available at Powell's Newsagents in Rhayader and at the

Elan Valley Visitor's Centre.


New Brown Trout Record! (1st Apr 2011) Top ^

New Brown Trout Record!

A new british brown trout record has been caught in Llyngwyn today.  The fish weighed 31lbs4oz . This fish was returned to the lake.


Troutmasters Competition (22nd Mar 2011) Top ^

The winner of this years Trout Masters Final at LlynGwyn

was Pat Sharman of Talgarth with 6 fish for 12lbs.

Congratulations Pat.


Feb'11 Fishing Report (2nd Mar 2011) Top ^

 

Rhayader & Elan Valley

Angling Association

Fishing Report Feb '11 – Llyngwyn

www.rhayaderangling.co.uk

 

 

An average of 4 fish per angler was caught during February, with fish taken

from boat and bank.

Mr. Bull of Kinsland landed 6 fish for 15lb 10oz followed by Mr K. Holroyd of

Tenbury Wells with 6 fish for 14lbs and also Mr T. Rutsch of Worcester

with 6 fish for 14lbs.

“Blues” are being introduced to the lake at the moment and are living up to their

reputation of being strong fighting fish. Mr. Rutsch of Tenbury and Mr. Ellis of

Worcester both caught fish of 3lb 8oz.

The best flies at the moment are Damsel, Orange fritz, Humungous and Cats whisker

and the best lines are Intermediates or fast sinks.

 

Elan Valley Reservoirs are open for brown trout from March 20th.


New Fishing Prices (18th Feb 2011) Top ^

Rhayader & Elan Valley Angling Association's new prices

for the 2011 Season are now up on our fishing information page.

Please have a look.


Winner of Free Season Ticket (11th Feb 2011) Top ^

This years winner of our "Free Season Ticket" draw

is Mr. Mark Evans of Cheltenham.

Congratulations Mark.


January Fishing Report (25th Jan 2011) Top ^

 

 

Llyn Gwyn Fising Report – January 2011

www.rhayaderangling.co.uk

 

The Lake has been iced over from the end of November to the beginning

of January, however, when fishable reasonable catches have been recorded.

Kevin Bufton of Rhayader had 6 fish for 14lbs, Mark Willaims of Merthyr

had 6 fish for 13lbs and Brian Griffiths of Dowlis had 6 fish for 12lbs. Kevin

Bufton caught a rainbow 3lb 8oz and Brian Griffiths had one for 3lbs.

Best flies where Damsel, Black Fritz or Cats Whisker on a intermediate line.


International Bank Championship (22nd Oct 2010) Top ^

International Welsh Team

 

 

Rhayader Club Memebers in International Team

 

 

Left to Right -  Dale Fowkes, Phil Price, Henry Angel

 

Two Welsh Supporters

 

International Results:

1st - England

2nd - Ireland

3rd - Scotland

4th - Wales


Rhayader Open 2010 (22nd Sep 2010) Top ^

Rhayader Open will take place on Llyngwyn on Sunday 7th of Novemeber 2010. Entries at the lake from 9.30AM fishing until 4.00PM Approx, followed by supper and presentation of prizes in Rhayader.


WELSH BANK CHAMPIONSHIP 2010 RESULTS (23rd Aug 2010) Top ^

WELSH OPEN BANK COMPETITION 2010

INDIVIDUAL WINNER - PHILLIP JEHU

 

 

TEAM WINNERS - GAVIN JEHU, PHILLIP JEHU & THOMAS JEHU

 

 

JUNIOR WINNER - THOMAS JEHU

 

 

QUALIFIERS FOR THE WELSH INTERNATIONAL BANK TEAM

(to be fished at Innis Fishery Oct '10)

 

KEN LLEWELYN

GAVIN JEHU

DALE FOWKES

PETER THURNALL

HENRY ANGEL

PHIL PRICE

WYN GWALCHMAI (RESERVE)

 



Elan Valley Troutmasters (12th Apr 2010) Top ^

This years winner of the Elan Valley Troutmaster competition was Phil Price of Knighton.


Troutmaster Results, Llyngwyn (23rd Mar 2010) Top ^

Troutmaster Fish-Off, Llyngwyn

1st - Colin Perrier           Llandrindod     6 fish      15lb
2nd - Clin Gayther          Crossgates     6 fish       14lbs 2oz
3rd - Christopher Lee   Pant - y- Dwr    6 fish        14lb


www.fishinginuk.co.uk (16th Feb 2010) Top ^

We are now listed on the website www.fishinginuk.co.uk


Winner of the Free Summer Season ticket 2010 (15th Feb 2010) Top ^

This years winner of the draw for a free Summer season ticket was Pat Sharman of Talgarth.


January Fishing Report (25th Jan 2010) Top ^

January Fishing ReportSince Christmas Llyngwyn has been frozen over for most of the time but has now thawed out. However, a few anglers managed to wet their lines and some good bags were taken.

Llyngwyn

Best Bag

S. Cole, Ledbury, 6 rainbows, 20lbs, White Fritz
D. Stokes, Kington, 6 rainbows, 20lbs, Daddy
K. Holroyd, Tenbury, 6 rainbows,18lb 8oz, Orange Fritz


Best Fish

K. Holroyd, Tenbury, 6lb 4oz, rainbow, Orange Fritz
Roger Lewis, Rhayader, 6lbs, rainbow, Coral
T. Howells, Kington, 5lbs, rainbow, Daddy

Best Flies

Damsel, Orange Fritz, Cats Whisker, Coral

Best Line
Intermediate


Elan Valley

This brown trout fishery opens on 20th March for the summer season. Day tickets £8.50, season ticket (20th March- 17th Oct) £65.
Concession for Juniors, Disabled and Senior Citizens.


Llyngwyn Update (22nd Jan 2010) Top ^

Hello all, just a quick update to let you know that Llyngwyn is no longer frozen and is open again for fishing.


Llyngwyn Closed (13th Jan 2010) Top ^

Due to the recent weather, Llyngwyn is temporarily closed. The access road is closed due to the snow and the lake is frozen over.


Updated Fishing report for December '09 (16th Dec 2009) Top ^

Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association Fishing Report for December 2009



Llyngwyn

Best Bag

C. ReynoldsAberystwyth6 rainbows21lb8ozMontana
I. GroombridgeLlandrindod6 rainbows21lb8ozMinkie
D. LewisRhayader5 rainbows14lbsMontana

Best Fish

C. GaytherCrossgates7lbrainbowGreen
G. GraySymonds-Yat5lb8ozrainbowOrange
D. lewisRhayader5lb8ozrainbowMontana

Best Flies

Cats Whisker, Damsel, Montana, Orange Fritz

Best Line
Intermediate


Elan Valley

This brown trout fishery open on 20th March for the summer season.


Llyn Gwyn Open Results (3rd Nov 2009) Top ^

1st Ken Llewellyn, 6 fish, 15lb7oz
2nd Mark Prosser, 4 fish, 10lb8oz
3rd Phill Price, 4 fish 9lb14oz

A total of 21 anglers caught 41 fish weighing 101 lbs.


Rhayader Open Fly Fishing Competition - Llyn Gwyn - Sunday 1st Nov (24th Oct 2009) Top ^

Fishing Comenses from 10 AM to 4PM.
Entries at the lake.
Adults £10, Juniors £5.
Many Prizes.
Meal at the Lamb and Flag inc.


Junior Fisherman bags his first fish! (19th Oct 2009) Top ^

Junior Fisherman bags his first fish!Mark Tanner, of Llandrindod Wells with his first rod caught fish. A Rainbow of 4lb 6oz caught at Llyngwyn.


Troutmasters - Elan Valley winner (27th Apr 2009) Top ^

WINNER OF THE TROUTMASTERS COMPETITION IN ELAN VALLEY:

Dale Fowkes, Knighton - 6 Browns - 6 lbs 5 oz

Dale now qualifies for the Troutmasters Final at Grafham on 18th May


Llyngwyn thawed out !!! (16th Jan 2009) Top ^

Llyngwyn thawed out !!!Just to let you all know - Llyngwyn is now all thawed after being frozen over - as shown in photo taken by Pat Sharman. Thanks Pat.


Dale Fowkes - 10lb 8oz rainbow (13th Oct 2008) Top ^

Dale Fowkes - 10lb 8oz rainbowCaught on Sunday 5th October, during the Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Club Competition at Llyngwyn. A 10 lb 8 oz Rainbow Trout.


Wild Carp Record ???? (3rd Jun 2008) Top ^

Monday 2nd June - Terry Kerr caught a 6.75kg ( 14lb 13 1/2 oz )
Wild Carp at Llyngwyn on a montana whilst fishing for trout.
Does anyone know what the british or welsh record weight for genuine wild carp is ?


Casting For Recovery (29th Apr 2008) Top ^

Casting For RecoveryRhayader & Elan Valley Angling Assoc. welcomed the âCasting for Recoveryâ ladies to Llyngwyn
Club members Bryn Jones, Barry Thomas, Steve Thomas, Dale Fowkes, Paul Metcalf, Roger Lewis and Alan Lewis welcomed the ladies to Llyngwyn and acted as instructors on Sunday 13th April. Pauline and Juliana served hot drinks and welsh cakes at the lakeside for all participants ⦠an excellent day, enjoyed by all.


INNOVATIVE BREAST CANCER ANGLING INITIATIVE ARRIVES IN WALES

Fourteen brave ladies (and Molly â" the spaniel mascot) enjoyed a weekend Fly-Fishing Retreat at Caer Beris Manor Hotel, Builth Wells, and at Llyngwyn from 11th â" 13th April at the first ever Casting for Recovery event to be held in Wales.

Casting for Recovery, a unique outdoor based programme, specifically designed for women who have, or have had, breast cancer, provides Fly Fishing programmes at idyllic retreats around the UK and Ireland. Fly Fishing offers proven benefits for recovering breast cancer patients. The casting action provides the gentle exercise recommended by physiotherapists for joint and soft tissue mobility.

The Caer Beris retreat was only the third to be held in the UK and first of its kind in Wales, and attracted several Welsh participants, who were instructed by members of the Welsh Ladies Fly Fishing team and members of the Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association. Local MP Roger Williams also came along to wish the participants well as they went fishing for the first time at Llyngwyn fishery near Rhayader.

Another Welsh retreat will be announced soon. For more information contact Sue Hunter on info@castingforrecovery.org.uk or write to P.O. Box 3611, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 3BY or see their website www.castingforrecovery.org.uk


PAUL SHARMAN (8th Apr 2008) Top ^

PAUL SHARMANWINNER OF THE LLYNGWYN TROUTMASTER FISH OFF ON MARCH 16TH WAS MR PAUL SHARMAN FROM TALGARTH.


STEVE THOMAS (8th Apr 2008) Top ^

STEVE THOMASWINNER OF THE ELAN VALLEY TROUTMASTER FISH OFF ON MARCH 30TH WAS MR STEVE THOMAS FROM CLUN


Catch at Llyngwyn. (20th Feb 2008) Top ^

Catch at Llyngwyn.6lb Rainbow, caught by Mr Colin Perrier from Llandrindod Wells.Feb 2008


RHAYADER AND ELAN VALLEY ANGLING ASSOCIATION - COMPETITION RULES (5th Feb 2008) Top ^

RHAYADER AND ELAN VALLEY ANGLING ASSOCIATION
COMPETITION RULES

1. All competitors must be in possession of a current E.A. rod licence & a relevant season membership or day ticket. Any competitor winning a trophy and living outside a 30 mile radius of Rhayader town clock , must leave the trophy in possession of The R&EV Angling Association.
Season or Day ticket holders will be eligible to fish competitions on Claerwen, Elan Valley Lakes,
Llyngwyn and Dol-y-Mynach.

2. Check in 9.30 - 10.00am and pay entry fee. Fishing commences at 10am.

3. No competitor must leave the check in point before 10am.

4. Any competitor expecting to arrive late must notify the competition secretary or another competitor.

5. No fishing on competition waters prior to the start of the competition.

6. A competitor must not fish within 50 yards of another competitor ( not applicable on Llyngwyn or Dolymynach).

7. Competitors must land fish unaided.

8. No fishing in the river from Pen-y-Garreg dam to Penbont bridge or at the top end of Claerwen.

9. Fishing will cease at 5pm.

10. Weigh in 5pm - 5.30pm - fish will not be accepted after 5.30pm

11. Minimum size limit 10 inches overall - measured from the tip of the nose to the point of the tail.
( Tail in natural position).

12. Any angler weighing in under sized fish will be disqualified.

13. Bag limit is 6 fish, first 6 fish over 10inches must be kept ( no fish over 10inches to be returned).

14. A competitor may give his fish to another competitor to weigh in for him if he has to leave the water before the end of the competition.

15. A competitor may win more than 1 trophy in a competition.(ie. Heaviest basket & heaviest fish).

16. Any objection must be lodged with the competition secretary before 5.30pm. The competition secretary decision is final.

17. This rule applies to Llyngwyn Thursday League Competitions only. Juniors to be divided into 2 groups. Under 14yrs and 14yrs to 18 yrs.

18. All fish in all Llyngwyn competitions to count as their full weight.

19. Any competitor committing any breach of these rules may be disqualified from the competition.

20. The Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association does not accept any responsibility for any accident or injury to any persons nor for the loss or damage to any property however sustained or caused.


ASSOCIATION RULES. (5th Feb 2008) Top ^

1. All fishermen must possess and carry with them at all times an E.A. rod licence and an R&EVAA permit.
2. The Assoc. reserve the right to grant or refuse permits.
3. No fish to be sold for gain.
4. Fishing from sunrise to sunset only. No night fishing.
5. Bag limit 6 fish per day. Min. size 10inches - all waters
6. Anglers are permitted to Catch & Release with
Barbless hooks after fish limit is reached. All waters.
7 No dogs to accompany anglers.
7a No keep nets allowed.
8 Llyngwyn boats for Trout only. NO TROLLING.
9. Fly fishing ONLY for trout on ALL lakes
10 No maggots on any waters.
10a No spinning tackle, floats or bait to be used or carried in the Elan Valley.
11 No tents, camping, fires, litter or discarded line.
11a Seasons: Llyngwyn Open all year
Elan Valley March 20th - October 17th
River (trout) March 3rd - September30th
12. Elan Valley waters covered by this permit:- Caban Coch, Garreg Ddu, Pen-y-Garreg & Craig Goch.
It does not include Claerwen, Dolymynach, any rivers,
streams or other lakes in the Elan Valley.
13 Llyngwyn day permit also includes river waters.
14. A permit holder is authorised to examine the permit,
bag or catch of any other angler.
15. Brown trout in Llyngwyn to be returned from
October 18th - March 19th.
16. Carp fishing ( Llyngwyn) in bay to island only.
17. Completed returns to be placed in boxes provided.
18. To help conserve fish stocks in rivers would all
Anglers please consider returning all fish in rivers.
19. Baits on rivers as permitted by Environmental Agency
20. No fishing in river below Penygarreg dam to Penbont
humpback bridge.


Kim Tribe - " Big Catch on river" (10th Dec 2007) Top ^

Kim Tribe - 7 lb Brown Trout caught on the Upper Wye recently by
Fishing Instructor and Guide, Kim Tribe.
e-mail : kim@flyfishingwales.com


Pat Sharman. (12th Nov 2007) Top ^

Pat Sharman.Pat having a successful days fishing at Llyngwyn. 18th October 2007.


CATCH AND RELEASE RULES (6th Nov 2007) Top ^

Catch and Release is now permitted on all Association waters - LLyngwyn, the Rivers and the Elan Valley Reservoirs. If fishing Catch and Release, barbless hooks or flattened barbs should be used, and the fish carefully returned - preferably taken off the hook in the water without handling.


BIG CATCH AT LLYNGWYN (11th Sep 2007) Top ^

BIG CATCH AT LLYNGWYNA whopping 12 lb 1 oz Rainbow was caught recently at Llyngwyn by Mr Terry Kerr of Llaithddu.
WELL DONE !!!!


Rhayader Angling Club Badges For Sale (18th Apr 2007) Top ^

Rhayader Angling Club Badges For SaleRhayader Angling Club Badges For Sale.
£5.00 including postage and packing ( u.k.)
Send cheques made payable to
" Rhayader & Elan Valley Angling Assoc."
To :- Alan Lewis, Hafod Hardware, East St., Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5DS


Elan Valley Angling Badges For Sale (18th Apr 2007) Top ^

Elan Valley Angling Badges For SaleElan Valley Angling Club Badges For Sale.
£5.00 including postage and packing.(u.k.)
Send cheques made payable to -
"Rhayader & Elan Valley Angling Assoc."
To :- Alan Lewis, Hafod Hardware, East St, Rhayader, Powys. LD6 5DS


For further information contact:
Alan Lewis
Hafod Hardware, East Street, Rhayader, LD6 5DS.
Telephone: 01597 810 383   |   Contact by e-mail: