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Fishing upstream with a grey duster on point and a snipe and purple on dropper. 7 takes, landed 5. Water was low and clear. Fish rising to the dry and taking with confidence. First time I have fished the Monnow, pleased with tactics and result. OOS Browns were in great condition, grayling took the dropper.

4 Trout, 1 Grayling

lovely beat, could really have done with more water but managed a few on spiders. saw some fly life and rising fish but couldn't get them to cooperate. Missed a few takes.

3 Grayling

Lovely day once the fog cleared, hazy sunshine. River very low and clear. A few small upwings around much of the afternoon. Mostly fished duo, switched to nymphs later on. Best grayling (and the OOS trout) took the dry, others took a nymph.

1 Trout, 7 Grayling

All fish caught in the fast water on nymphs. Water level still low, good wading.

2 Trout, 7 Grayling

2 Chub

7 x OOS Trout and 2 x Grayling

7 Trout, 2 Grayling

A great day on the river. A perfect end to the brown trout season. Got there at first light (7am) and fished through till lunch, a pint and some food then back out until it was dark, 7pm. Unfortunately my friend could only make it for a few hours towards the end of the day, he had multiple takes but only landed one brown trout.
I fished with a nymph at about 18" on a Klinkhammer indicator, which was a perfect set up for the day. Four Brown Trout, three Grayling and one Dace made my day but I also lost 10-15 hooked fish that slipped the hook (barbless). All fish were caught on the nymph except for the biggest trout (12-14") that was taken on the Klinkhammer in one of the slower moving sections of the river. All safely returned.
The river had a decent amount of water in it and felt 'fresh', especially after a early morning downpour. The weather for the rest of the day was a mixture of bright and sometimes a bit overcast. A great day on the Monnow.

5 Trout, 3 Grayling, 1 Other

First time booking this beat, nice stretch of river good wading. Many small takes not got to the net. Couple good fish lost as always! A good day in the water. 1 trout 3 grayling to net and a pint in the pub, we will be back.

1 Trout, 3 Grayling

Water quite low and difficult to navigate in parts. Used a mixture of dry fly and nymphs for several hours. As well as those caught lost three others around 8 Ozs. Not too many rising and did not spot many others. I anticipate it may be livelier in May or June but I found it hard work overall.
Bell inn at Skenfrith a great venue to stay or have an evening meal.

1 Trout, 2 Grayling

First visit to the Monnow, Lovely beat. No fish showing. 2 Grayling on nymph. Lots of bird life. Including Cormorant.

2 Grayling