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Unfortunately didn't connect with anything, but this beat is a hidden gem. A huge amount of work has been done in managing the banks and virtually all areas of the beat are fishable by fly. Great welcome and lots of good advice from Nathan the ghillie. I can fully recommend this beat and I will definitely be returning.

I fished this stretch this time last year and the fishing was better with a few more fish rising, the water didn't feel as warmed up so the fish were not so free rising and confident in taking the fly. I did raise a few fish but nothing connected.
Met a couple of blokes who were checking the Dipper nesting box.

Nice sunny spells but still cold, stream very clear now. Intermittent hatch but saw only 1 small trout rise twice in quick succession, no other trout seen nor any interested in my nymphs. However, in the last pool where the Escley joins I had a firm pull on a small gold head GRHE, followed by a strong fight from a good looking 14" Grayling that was returned safely.

1 Grayling

Very cold, odd fish rising on bottom beat but couldn't get one to take. Red Kites were out in force, I've never seen so many.

River 0.68m and clear. Good to be out on a lovely spring day. Winter spates have moved some gravel making wading easier. Rock pool looking possibly shallower but may be more flow pushing into the Chine. Intermittent hatch of Olives between 1 and 2 p.m. but only 1 or 2 risers. A few March Browns also seen. No takes but still a lovely day.

Enjoyable day's fishing, despite no salmon showing and slightly high water. Mick the Ghillie, knows every stretch of this water, and his knowledge and advice could make the difference between a successful day or not. I look forward to returning when the water is a little warmer!

Lovely day, Big hatch about 13.00 . But very few fish rising to take them. Lots of wildlife , kingfishers, mink,rabbits and some very inquisitive lambs.Caught 2 browns on Dial Bach.

2 Trout

Fished the Monnow fishery on a beautiful day in amazing surroundings. Saw a few rises and had two knocks but didn't catch any fish. The river is still suffering from the floods as there is significant bank damage in places. Used a 7' 6" 3-4 weight rod and line, tried various wet and dry flies as an adult Olive Dunn was seen! Lots of small black gnats were near the bankside vegetation too. The water was carrying a slight bit of colour so not totally clear but conditions were good otherwise. The river is showing lots of promise as the season progresses so I'm booking again as soon as work commitments allow. A superb start to the season so many thanks to everyone involved with the WUF.

A blank, althuogh a couple of chances missed and one or two fish rising. Low clear water, cold with a gusty downstream wind. Some LDOs and March browns in short sporadic hatches in the middle of the day but the fish dont seem to have switched on to them. Dry fly produced the chances - nothing seemed to want to touch a nymph. Lovely beat. Worth crossing the river and fishing the left bank on the lower section.

I was using nymphs and dry fly. I did not see any fish rising and was fishing from eleven o'clock until three.