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Stayed for 2 nights at the Bell at Skenfrith on one of their DB&B deals. Excellent.
Clear water but with very few fish showing on the surface. That said, all but one of my fish were caught by casting to rising fish. 4 on a CDC F fly on top and the other 2 (including the Grayling) on a green gold head nymph.
2 of the trout were 1lb plus, the remainder were about 4-6 ounces. Very enjoyable day.

5 Trout, 1 Grayling

Fantastic day on the river, myself and my fishing buddy both taking our first brown trout ever!
Arrived after early morning rain to find the river quite low with a very slight tinge of colour, it looked perfect as we made our way to the far end of the beat. I caught almost straight away on a gold head nymph with Marc catching a little while later from a deep eddy close to the bank also on a gold head nymph. Marc then took two more from a fast run while I lost a good fish on a dry fly!
Lunch in the Bell was great, highly recommended, then back to the fishing, Marc had to leave so I fished on taking another off the surface on a dry fly and later losing a fish on a nymph when it jumped clear of the water and shed the hook.
All in all a fantastic day, will be back for more.

5 Trout

This was my first visit to the Monnow and to fishing in Wales. Time permitted me only to fish for a few hours in the afternoon. The river was low and I saw no other anglers. There was no hatch and so nothing taking on the surface. All fish were caught on nymph out of two pools with a decent depth. The best fish was 12 inches. All were in good condition. A most enjoyable session.
I stayed at the Bell at Skenfrith and would have welcomed the chance of being able to fish on the 25th as well.

5 Trout

No fish were caught, no rising trout at all but a sensational setting with stunning views. Water was quite low and gin clear. Quite challenging conditions (trees etc.) for a novice like me but absolutely loved the few hours away from it all.
A few lessons perhaps are required. . . does anybody know anyone local to Cheltenham that would give some tuition?

WUF Note : Oliver Burch is closest to you. http://wyevalleyflyfishing.com/index.html

2 BT caught on PTN, 9 and 11 inch.

2 Trout

Water a little high, otherwise perfect conditions. Nice healthy fish and a selection of sizes between 6 and 12 inches. All caught on nymphs.

5 Trout

Blue sky all day and surprisingly warm by the afternoon. My first visit and the river didn't appear to be running out of the ordinary. Wind was blowing from the east and down the river.
There was some fly action, but very little over the water, only saw one rise all day.
The only fish caught was caught on a nymph in the morning, a lovely brown trout of about 1.5lb in weight. I caught it on an LBJ (little brown jobbie).

1 Trout

Very bright and warm for time of year. River clear and reasonably low. Fished from 10am til 4pm. Very little movement seen all day, and only 1 Brownie to approx 1.5lb. Lovely fish taken on an LBJ. Wading easy, lots of wildlife, and a pint of fine cider at Bell before home to wife and kids.
Great day.

1 Trout

Slightly murky water but overall good fishing conditions and great weather. Fished 1200 - 1700, no surface activity, hooked one on a small beaded type nymph; felt a reasonable fish but not seen and managed to disengage itself pretty quick.

Very cold; water clear; no rising fish. None kept.

1 Trout