Hi to all
has anybody out there fished cantref res. near brecon,as i,m thinking about having a crack at it in the near future, any tips,flies,hotspots etc etc would be greatfully welcomed, look foreword to your replies soon
marvin119

Hi Marvin,

Cantref Reservoir is closer to Merthyr Tydfil than Brecon! It's a stocked res, with rainbows, although, there is the possibility of catching a wild brown trout; they come in to the lake from the Beacons mountain streams! I believe the fishing is quite good; but not easy! I don't fish there, but a number of anglers from MTAA fish there on a regular basis. It's a deep reservoir so wet-fly and lures seem to work well, there is an old-timer from the club who fishes only dry fly on Cantref, he does quite well, he uses two dry flies one on the point and a dropper almost 4ft above; he's in his 80's and fishes old style! As I said, I don't fish Cantref, but from what I hear, it's quite a productive lake!!

ysbrydyrafon
Member Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: South Wales
Posts: 152

Re: cantref

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Originally Posted by taffbargoed
hi my friends fish cantref on a regular basis and only on a thursday.You might note that they all also wear chest waders and almost every time bag up and return many more fish.
There is also another secret i can let you know they all use the same fly and only that fly every week.Its a special goldhead damsel tied up by www.taffbargoedflies.co.uk (just ask for it)
If you are up there on a thursday look for a gentleman in his early fifties short with grey hair and glasses he drives a big blue ford people carrier and his name is russell.He will be more than happy to help he is also a federation of welsh anglers coach.
hope this helps

Thanks very much!
I really appreciate your advice,might get a few of those flies

Regards Morgan