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salmon, and, as a trout stream, I think it by far the best 

 in either North or South Wales. The angler, in following 

 this delightful stream down to Crickhowell will, with the 

 scenery and the sport, meet with all that can be desired. 

 Thirty years ago the angler could fish most of this water 

 by asking permission ; but for several years it has been 

 strictly preserved by the owners, and clubs have been 

 formed on some parts of it, of which, in consequence of 

 the number of applicants, it is a difficult matter to become 

 a member. 



The Monnow is another splendid trout stream, and 

 well deserves a visit. Some twenty years ago most of this 

 stream was orjen to anglers by asking permission, and 

 many a fine basket have I made from it. I used to put 

 up at that excellent little inn, the Bell, close toihe stream, 

 and within a short distance of that capital stream, the 

 Trothey, where I have killed many trout over two pounds 

 in weight, with the artificial minnow. These trout surpass 

 any I ever killed in either North or South Wales, being 

 short, thick fish, as pink as salmon, and very choice flavor. 

 I think it is very difficult to get a day's fishing on either 

 of these streams, except through a member of one of 

 the clubs. 



