Some heavy rain in the form of persistent showers in Wales today.  As a result the upper river, the Ithon and Irfon are all rising.- the Ithon with considerable colour as always.   Looks as though there will be a half decent spate which should bring the upper river into play at last. Probably be no fishing for a couple of days though.

Three fish from yesterday.
7lbs from Caradoc. Jerry Lewis. f?c
9lbs from Courtfield for Rudi Lighert. Spinning.
9lbs for John Daniels, Ross AC  F/C

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