Hi everyone I'm new on this forum I spend quite a bit of time on the N america related site.
I grew up in newtown powys, but have been living in california for the last 12 years,well its finally time to make my first pilgrimmage back in 11 years to catch up on some family goings on.
I've recently got back into fishing and mostly on the fly and am thinking about bringing my gear with me. I will be in the uk early nov and will be splitting my time between plymouth and mid wales.
I would really appreciate some feedback on the time of year and maybe some areas to focus on, From my own research it seems most of the trout seasons are over but theres possibly some year round option, but what I would really like to focus on is catching some grayling on the fly, the only other option for me to do that is alaska which is on my bucket list. If some one could briefly break down the water access and licence policy that maybe a big help.

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Thanks Ryan

Hi Ryan.

I'm in Machynlleth so not a million miles away from Newtown.

resevoirs - You've got Llyn Clywedog, Nr Llanidloes open until the end of November but I'm not sure if boats are available in November (they possibly come off at the end of Oct but best to check). Day tickets available from the tackle Shop in Newtown or Newsagents in Llanidloes. Red Diawl on here will be able to give you up to the minute info.

Rivers - Upper Severn without doubt. Some "Free" sections around Newtown all you will need is a Environment Agency Rod Licence (you will also need one of these for any fishing you do). Season Rod Licence is £26 from any Post Office - you can also get a day or weekly rod licence.

Upper Severn around Caersws and Llandinham has some excellent Grayling fishing. Tickets for this section are available from the Post Office/Village Shop in Llandinham. off the top of my head a day ticket for this section is approx £12, season £85ish (not sure if there is a weekly ticket option)

A little higher up stream (water treatment centre and above I think) is run by Llanidloes Angling Assoc. Season Ticket for this section is peanuts (less than £10). Again Red Diawl will give you accurate info.

From my limited experience of grayling fishing you're best bet is around Llandinham as there tends to be more fish in this section. there are less fish up stream but they do tend to be bigger. i've had some excellent fish from the pool below Llandinham Bridge.

I don't do much river fishing but I know a man that does. I'll post some more info after speaking to him.

Gareth

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thanks for the info Gareth very informative, if any one else has any ideas that would be great I might have an afternoon in brecon also if anyone knows and area worth checking out.
Ryan