ON Friday, in a joint exercise at Winsford Angler’s Ocean Pool with both theirs and Lymm AC netting team members, we obtained a further 118 mirror carp to around the 12lbs mark which we released into Appleton Reservoir.

This brings the total introduced to 261 not forgetting the existing, albeit small, original resident stock.

We are currently awaiting a batch of roach and bream.

These introductions have certainly stirred up the original residents, not unlike what happened at our Mount Fishery when otherwise unknown specimen fish suddenly decided to feed.

At the reservoir, as reported last week, there have been roach out to 2½lbs and some quality perch.

The Mystery Pairs Match on Saturday saw Ross Wightman and his partner Lenny Dutton win the event with a total of six points followed by Phil Cross and Martin Lenihan on seven.

Bob Clough took the individual money with 6lbs 9ozs 0drs with Graham Stokes in second place with 6-2-0.

Despite some anglers really struggling in a New Year’s Day match held in Lymm Village, Ross Wightman wasn’t complaining with his winning catch of 19-6-1 made up of skimmers and roach, nor was Adam Harman, who included a bream of 4½lbs in his runner-up net of 12-5-8. Bob Clough was in the money again with 11-0-0.

The Disabled and Over 60s match fished at Keckwick Bridge was a one bite spectacular which resulted in a chub of 4-6-0 for winner Barry Holbrook.

Galling for second placed Barry Chambers with his 2-3-4 net of small fish, but that’s fishing.

Don’t forget that night permits expired on December 31, 2012 and bookings will not be taken on 2012 issue permit numbers.

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

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

Frank Lythgoe

Results: Mystery Pairs Match: Pairs: Ros Wightman/Lenny Dutton six points, Phil Cross/Martin Lenihan seven points, Kev Green/Lee Clarke 10 points. Individuals: 1, Bob Clough 6-9-0; 2, Graham Stokes 6-2-0. New Years Eve (Bridgewater Lymm): 1, Ross Wightman 19-6-1; 2, Adam Harman 12-5-8; 3, Bob Clough 11-0-0; 4, Stu Hardman 6-2-4. Disabled and Over 60s: 1, Barry Holbrook 4-6-0; 2, Barry Chambers 2-3-4; 3, Bud Leigh 1-9-8.