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bed. Ten or twelve dozen of good-sized trout may 

 be taken on a favourable day, and perhaps two 

 or three salmon ; this may be considered very fair 

 sport. The river is subjected to sudden freshes, 

 but the waters soon subside and run clear ; and 

 then the fishing is more than usually good. 



In ordinary seasons, there is very good angling 

 in the Usk in the month of March. Some use 

 dun and some light - coloured flies ; they are 

 both equally good. 



The Usk is a noble river, and the fishing, near 

 the town of the same name, is very good, both 

 for salmon and trout. The angler may spend a 

 week here with great pleasure. The beautiful 

 walk by the river side to the ruins of the Castle, 

 opens out a fine view of the town. This is 

 altogether a most delightful spot. 



If the angler takes the route to Caerleon, he 

 will witness many interesting pieces of scenery. 

 Newport Castle, on the banks of the Usk, is a 

 fine object. It was once a place of considerable 

 extent, and military importance. The river has 

 an imposing effect from the tower. Large trout 

 have of late years been taken by some anglers 

 with the minnow, from the waters of the Usk. 

 The Cach-y-bondu is a great favourite here. 



A few miles below this town, the scenery is 

 very delightful. Diverging into a zig-zag track, 



