LAST Wednesday’s stocking at Association-owned Sandiway Lakes went well, with the two mirrors I mentioned at 26lbs actually weighing in at 27lbs 2ozs 0drs and 27-1-0, the largest so far produced and supplied by V S Fisheries.

These fish should rocket in size, are the fastest growers from around 9,000 fish and are only six-and-a-half years old!

The 28 mirrors and two commons released into the small lake averaged 8.3lbs and if current growth rates are anything to go by this also should be a pretty awesome fishery in the future, not just for carp but for roach, rudd, perch, tench and bream.

Monday’s Disabled and Over 60s match was fished in the ‘dead length’ as most areas were covered in ice.

Jimmy Byrne won yet again, this time with 5-11-0 of small roach and skimmers taken on the pole and punch bread.

Close behind was Ron Durr, with a similar net of fish for 5-7-8.

Pete Critchley spent an age playing a pike before being told ‘they don’t count’ and veteran angler Geoff Brooks complained that he had a total of 116 fish and didn’t even win his section.

The Sunday Mersey Series again proved difficult, with extra water and debris in the river.

Paul Harding added a successive win to his belt with 6-2-0, which included roach plus a bonus bream.

Match organiser Ross Wightman was runner up and back in the frame, but with a meagre 14ounces.

Members are reminded that when visiting our Wide Hole fishery at Poynton that they should either park on our land or on the public car park.

Any member found depositing rubbish on or near any of our fisheries will receive an automatic life ban.

Likewise this also applies on any of our fisheries for being in possession/consuming alcohol or drugs, violence, or any fish welfare issues including illegally introducing or transferring fish.

Keep sending your catch reports to 01928 716238 or frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ 52, Parker Street is now open as usual between 7pm and 8.30pm on Friday, for subscriptions, new memberships/night permits or any queries.

Forthcoming events: Sunday: Mersey Series, draw at 9am on bank near the 40 pegs, entry/pools £10 all in. Monday: Disabled and Over 60s (Fur and Feather) Draw 10am Star Inn, Statham. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486.

Results: Mersey Series: 1, Paul Harding 6-2-0; 2, Ross Whiteman 14-0; 3, Derek Bibby 12-0. Disabled and Over 60s Fur and Feather (Bridgewater, Statham): 1, Jimmy Byrne 5-11-0; 2, Ronnie Durr 5-7-8; 3, George Barber 4-9-4; 4, George Hollis 3-15-0.