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Cold day with overnight frost, made this a hard day, between 4 rods we managed 3 Barbel to 4lb 8 oz, and 3 chub to 4lb 10oz. All fish falling to maggot hookbaits.

No trout caught, water levels seemed too low. Lovely to be on the river though! Very little fly life observed. A good day, even if no fish where taken.

No fish caught but the Skenfrith beat is a lovely location, I met the owner and his wfie when I arrived and I had a very enjoyable day. This is the first time I have used the Foundation's services and I was most impressed with the online booking system and the very hepfull staff in the office when I rang to ask some questions. I will certainly be using the Foundation in the very near future.

R35, Honddu at Pandy: 2 x trout 13 inches and 14 inches, 5 x grayling 11 inches - 14 inches. I had thought grayling fishing was over for the season, but apparently not; they seem to be more established and larger on this beat than a year ago. The Monnow strain of grayling are particularly beautiful fish, slender with a blue sheen overall. Lovely morning, finishing in the Skirrid Inn which claims to be the oldest pub in Wales.

Nothing caught, but an enjoyable day regardless.

It was my first ever visit to Cilwych today and I had hoped that the cold east wind was finally going to give us a miss, but there was still some freshness in the air that probably kept any trout in the depths and I hardly saw any fish move at all. Never mind though, as the scenery at this beat is magnificent and it was good to feel the sun on my face, even though the river was pretty close to normal summer levels.
Your directions were very clear, but I was a little surprised at how difficult the upper reaches of this beat were to access. Fortunately, I am still reasonably fit and agile and therefore lived to tell the tale.
Better luck next time...

Fished Ty-Newydd with six others. I managed three grayling and a trout. Mr Game had two grayling but the others all failed to catch. None of those who blanked had actually visited the water before but they were not put off by their lack of success and to a man commented on the superb scenery and vowed to return when the weather warms up a bit!

River very low and clear. I started with wets and spiders my friend streamer. Then we tried nymphs. Despite 7 hours effort no trout were caught. There were no sign of life apart from a few grayling we caught.

Two small grayling and one small trout. All caught on a size 14 tungsten beaded black possum nymph. Very cold with very few fish around unless they were hiding in the deep pools. Don't expect a hearty large bowl of soup at the Bell as it is tasty but small portions available - great beer though.

Caught 8 fish 6 grayling and 2 trout, spooked a cormarant!
That was a first. All fish returned to fight another day.
A rare day for me in that the weather was reasonable no trees bent double or white horses on the water :-)it was my
first visit to this beat and I was quite impressed. Caught on ptn and hares ear nymphs largest fish was 38cm. All was going so well I decided to stop for a coffee at mcdonalds (good latte ) despite my car having 2 cup holders i held the cup between my knees to add suger you can guess the rest! A soggy ride home and no drink.