FEBRUARY has been a lucky month so far for member Chris Haye in the shape of a personal best mirror carp which he caught from Cicily Mill Pool.

The absolutely stunning fish weighed in at 19-4-0 and fell for a 15mm pineapple boilie fished on a standard hair rig and a size 10s hook with just a scattering or ten of free offerings.

He had a couple of half-hearted takes before latching into the big fish and even managed to land a 4lbs jack pike that swam into his line!

Following a virtual feeding frenzy on Grey Mist Mere at the start of the month when carp were moving about as though it was summer, well I am informed that there is little happening now due to the weather conditions.

A few small jack pike have been caught but our stretch of the Mersey behind the Mist is a much better prospect where on Monday one angler had two fish of 9 and 13lbs taken on lures.

Warrington Anglers Winter League on Saturday was fished on our stretch of the Macclesfield Canal at Congleton and produced some cracking winter weights.

Ros Wightman took the individual top spot with a mixed net of skimmers, roach, and perch for 14-5-0 alternating between bread, worm, and caster he fished on the pole at 12 metres.

Andy Gough was runner-up with a superb all roach catch of 10-8-0 taken on bread and caster.

Overall it is really close but Cheshire Angling Gold on 114 are still in the lead and managing to keep ahead of Saints by a four point margin with just two matches remaining plus one that is to be re-arranged.

2013 membership cards will start hitting doormats next week. Senior ones will have a leaflet insert advertising the Northern Angling Show to be held on March 23 and 24 at Event City, Trafford Centre, Manchester where we will have a stand.

The leaflet offers a £2 discount on the entry price.

Ring in catch reports on 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk. HQ 52, Parker Street is open as usual between 7 and 9pm on Friday, for subscriptions, new memberships/night permits, or any queries.

Frank Lythgoe

Results: Warrington Anglers Winter League: Individuals:1, Ros Wightman 14-5-0, 2, Andy Geoff 10-8-0, 3, Neil Davies 7-14-8, 4, Paul Hughes 7-10-8, 5, George Barber 7-1-4. Teams on day: Saints 19points, Bob’s Lot and Black Claggers 16, Cheshire Angling Gold 15. League: Cheshire Angling Gold 114points, Saints 110, Bob’s Lot 107, Black Claggers 104. Disabled & Over 60s (Grappenhall): 1, Graham Belton 2-4-8, 2, Jimmy Byrne 11-6,3, Ray Bowden 10-2, 4, Lenny Dutton 9-12.

Forthcoming events: Monday: Disabled & Over 60s: Draw 10am Star Inn. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486.