From the Wye & Usk Foundation

We are extremely sorry to say that our Trustee, Nick Brabner died early this morning. He had a severe stroke on Sunday from which he never recovered.

In addition to steering the Foundation for nearly a decade, Nick has chaired the United Usk Fisheries Association for at least 25 years, has served on The Environment Agency Wales’s FERAC and chaired the Usk Local Fisheries Group. In 2000, Nick and I negotiated the buy off of the Usk Drift nets and he was later responsible for forming the Wye and Usk Foundation.

Apart from being one of the nicest people you could ever meet, Nick was tireless in working for the rivers, always putting others before himself and seeing above and beyond some of the fishing world’s less gratifying actions. To say he will be missed goes so far short of the huge space that this lovely man, head of family, friend, councillor, colleague, will leave.

We can only extend our deepest sympathy to his family and everyone who will miss him.

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The Fish&Fly team also offer our condolences.

I didn't know Nick Brabner, but it's always a sad loss when a Gentleman who has worked tirelessly for the benefit of other anglers; and done so much for the future of the environment. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by many, especially those who knew him personally; and benefited from his past efforts.

My sincere condolance, to the Friends and family of Nick Brabner.

Mostyn