GWENT ANGLING SOCIETY
Welcome to the Gwent Angling Society website. We are a local fishing society with waters in and around South East Wales, but with a commitment to supporting the sustainability of the sport and it’s environment internationally.
Streamer Fishing On Rivers an article by Ceri Thomas
Streamer Fishing On Rivers An article by Ceri Thomas It's well known that anglers in the USA and Europe like to fish streamers. To back this up you will often see trophy shots on Social [...]
Gwent Angling Society 2019 open skills day!
Gwent Angling Society is once again planning Open Day at Ty Mawr on Saturday 8th June 2019. All are welcome. Knowledgeable guides who fish and teach on the river will be demonstrating and explaining fishing and [...]
March Brown Dun Tying Video
Lee Evans ties a March Brown Dun pattern. Have a go and let us know how you get on. Tail: Moose Mane Body: Ginger Quill Wing: Spun CDC Thorax: Squirrel [...]
Emergency Byelaws 2019
Please find attached the emergency Byelaws to replace the National Salmon regulation which expires on 31 December 2018 i.e. C&R applies on all rivers in Wales until 16 June. Expectations are that whatever the outcome [...]
Large Dark Olive Tying Video
Lee Evans ties a Large Dark Olive pattern. Have a go and let us know how you get on. Tail: Coq De Leon Body: Peacock Quill Wing: Spun CDC
Slim Jim Fly Tying Video
Lee Evans ties The Slim Jim. Hook: Size 16 jig hook with 3mm Pink Pearl Bead. Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk, Grey Ribbing: Thin Pink Wire Dubbing Mix: 1/2 Rabbit + 1/4 Ice Dub UV Brown [...]
An update on the Doethie in-river sand liming and Leader + forestry gully liming Pilot Project
Taken from: http://westwalesriverstrust.org/an-update-on-the-doethie-in-river-sand-liming-and-leader-forestry-gully-liming-pilot-project/ September 2018 Summary This paper is an update on a project designed to assess the benefits of adding crushed limestone to ameliorate the effects of episodic acidification, exacerbated by historic conifer forest, [...]