WEATHER conditions are still not comfortable enough to tempt Lymm Angling Club members back on to the bank.

Despite this, the few that are out and about are enjoying action, mostly from small silver fish taking squats or pinkies on very light tackle.

Head baliff Kev Peers has witnessed such action on Village, New, Grimsditch, Statham and Farm Pools.

One report received indicates that good sized roach are coming out of Founders Pool to pole-fished bread punch.

Sunday's Winter Series match on the Sankey Canal at Sankey Bridges proved the water's form to be similar to most other waters, with roach making up the bulk of the weights.

The winner was Terry Middleton with 1lb 5ozs 0drms, second was Colin Hall with 1-1-0 and Baz Holbrook was third with 0-5-0.

Pike action on Lymm Dam is far from frenetic, with the week's best report coming from a day ticket angler fishing peg seven on the Church side. Four fish were landed to sprat, with the biggest narrowly passing into double figures.

Member Ste Daley has embarked on a pike fishing campaign.

Ste is a very thoughtful, innovative and ordered angler, who will try new methods to gain an advantage.

Blank sessions do not phase him as they only serve to bolster his resolve to find the next killer method. He is a rare breed and I look forward to reporting his future exploits.

I have had no river reports over the last week. Send them in whether or not you have had a good session.

Work parties commenced on Saturday with Grimsditch Mill Pool at Lower Whitley being brought up to tip-top condition. Work was also carried out on Village Pool where it will continue during subsequent work parties.

Work Party duties continue on Saturday, meeting on Whitley Pool car park at 9am.

Light duty work party activities take place each Wednesday night at Manor Lock in Latchford.

I can be contacted on 411774.

Neil Jupp