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Fished an evening ticket. Arrived at the end of a mayfly hatch, caught my first c. 14" trout on a Yellow Wulff. Then a bit of a lull, but worth waiting as then the spinners came out. That was great fishing for about 45 minutes - I caught two more nice fish of 17 and 16" on a Deerstalker, had another of similar size roll off near the net, and several other bites too. Lovely beat with really varied water. I disagree with the post below - there are quite a few swims which are easily accessible, even with steps down to the water's edge, the nice glide immediately upstream of the bridge on the car park/hut side for starters. Thanks for letting me fish it, was a lovely few hours. All fish returned, all in really good condition - no prizes for guessing what they had been eating! :)

3 Trout

Caught on spinner and worm.

12 Trout

4 trout 8-11".two on the dry,small mayfly.

4 Trout

4 trout ranging from 6-16" on an Adams. Very few rises during the day, possibly due to the north easterly wind? Not fished the Monnow before. An enjoyable day on the river.

4 Trout

8 Trout

Low water and bright all week, but a good hatch in the evening which brought my first ever grayling, what a beautiful fish just under 1 lb, on a black gnat. A few other small brownies all safely returned. What a lovely spot on the Wye.

2 Trout, 1 Grayling

2 Trout

Difficult day very bright and low river, manage to hook up a a trout which got off .A W from Ledbury caught a decent size shad , celebrating his first with Wye and Usk this season stripped off(fell in!! the rocks are very slippery to his defence) undeterred he was back fishing in the river with fresh trouser rolled up and crocs on.
I did manage to get to the bottom of the beat but soon left when there was a gust of water maybe a foot high appeared and then again ,must be the outlet from the water treatment plant not pleasant! .we left 3.45pm back to the Walwyn arms for some liquid refreshment another great day for two old men.

1 Other

Incredible location the scenery was breathtakingly beautiful. Managed two wild brownies around 1lb both carefully released by my ghillie. Thank you!

2 Trout

4 Trout