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10 x trout 6-15 inches, Monnow Gosling. The word was that the mayfly is up on the top part of the Monnow. That being the case, perhaps an afternoon / evening trip would have been wise. However, all I had was a morning taken on the way home after staying overnight in Swansea, so I did my best. No fly was to be seen and precious few rises, but some handsome Monnow trout of all sizes were prepared to come up for a big (size 10) dry fly, so I'm sure they had been conditioned to mayfly in recent days. The stones were alive with insect life - I only wish it was like that lower down. One small grey drake put in an appearance as I was leaving at lunch-time.

10 Trout

It was a beautiful but cold day so I think the trout were staying at home in the warm today, 1 trout was better than none trout, a most enjoyable days fishing

1 Trout

6 Trout

1 Trout

7 Trout

3 Trout

Fish rising from in areas from 11.30 when we arrived until around 4.30 -5ish. Strong breeze down river made casting more testing. All caught on dries mostly soft hackle CDC. Lovely day and location.

4 Trout

Fish rising from in areas from 11.30 when we arrived until around 4.30 -5ish. Strong breeze down river made casting more testing. All caught on dries mostly soft hackle CDC. Lovely day and location. 8 fish netted over Dinas and Abercynrig ranging from 1/4 to 1.5 lbs, many missed takes and fish lost before the net. All returned safely - great fun

4 Trout

2 trout 1 perch

2 Trout, 1 Other

River quite low but enough flow to make for an enjoyable day. Six wbt caught and returned, similar amount lost due to early season rustiness!! Taken on a trusty Adams Para. Highlight of the day a 14" clonker which is a reminder of how big Edw trout can go in this gem of a river. Great day's fishing, thank you WUF.

6 Trout