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1 x 8 inch brown trout caught on an Adams circa 4.45pm from the pool just upstream of broken water. Overcast, windy and not a lot of activity on the surface otherwise. Fly hook was not deeply embedded: the fish released easily and swam vigorously away. Very pleasant afternoon. The Bell provided ample compensation for the fact that it was, otherwise, an uneventful one.

1 Trout

River level was very low - but it's August so no surprise there. Fishing was hard but fish of 4lbs 6oz to be found in faster water at the head of pools. Great sport, lovely location. WUF booking process simple to use.
Only concern was the sight of two birds overhead which looked worryingly like Goosanders.

2 Trout, 3 Grayling

Beautiful river to fish. Typical August fishing, warm sunny day and nothing much happening until the evening. One nice brownie of about 10", the rest were in the 4-6" range. Some great glides and pools and another time of the year, this would be a fabulous fishery to be sure.

4 Trout, 1 Grayling

Fished for a couple of hours in the evening. Saw some rises but didn't have any takes. Stayed at the Bell at Skenfrith, which was excellent.

Arrived mid day, very hot, low water. Saw no fish and did not stay long.

Fished evening only from about 730pm. Hot and humid with abundant insect life. Small rise later. One small 'Lady of the Stream' on a beaded nymph tied to a dry fly, New Zealand style. No trout.

1 Grayling

Both on dry grey dusters. Very slow day though. Fish rising but not taking the fly.

2 Trout

A classic Monnow day. Some fish had no discernible spots, others had faint spots. All yellow underparts. Caught fish on Coch y Bonndhu, Daddy Longlegs. Many Mayflies still about. Nice to see booth Kingfishers and Dippers on the same stretch.

3 Trout

Only one rod fished from about 8pm to 10.15pm. Weather warm, still and bright. Nothing moving until about 9.45pm when a rise began and small fish were taking from the surface.
Disappointing.

Phew Scorchio! Blazing sunshine tempered by the odd cloud, a hot a sultry morning. Fished the section adjacent to the woods with Klink and a nymph, caught one tiddler. Fished it again with a dry, the odd snatch but nothing serious. Plenty of Yellow May Duns coming off the water but as usual, trout express little interest. Retired to the Bell for a cooling pint. Went home, returned at 7pm, got soaked in a very heavy shower. Half hearted evening rise at 9:30pm although hatch was fairly vigorous. Caught another 3 very small fish, less than 8oz.

4 Trout