JUNIOR member Lewis Turner braved the Woodshaw Reservoir mistral to tempt a personal best perch, which was weighed and witnessed by our local bailiff Len Kinley at just under the 4lbs mark.

Kevin Beech had only one run at Cicily Mill Pool on Wednesday, but it resulted in a fish that I am informed goes under the handle of ‘Half Lin’ weighing in at 20lbs 10ozs 0drs.

It fell to a stand alone fishmeal boilie with no freebies. A few tench are also starting to feed, which is good news following the lengthy winter.

Similarly on Grey Mist, tench are feeding with up to seven fish landed in a session.

I am reliably informed that a few carp have also been caught following a barren period.

Rixton Claypits has produced a fish of 15-5-0 and as mentioned has also seen some tench activity.

Rixton was one of our feature waters at the Northern Angling Show, where members were amazed at the previously unseen carp pictures caught by father and son duo Mark and Dan Richards from this popular fishery.

I must admit to a degree of personal satisfaction, as it ended the assertions by one angler who gave me grief by saying ‘there were no carp in Rixton.

The Bridgewater Canal continues to amaze as the Disabled and Over 60s match, colloquially referred to by those who take part as ‘the knacker bags’, results show this week.

Match ace Jimmy Byrne was two pounds clear of his rivals with 12-15-8 of caster caught skimmers.

Well done to both our Blue and Green teams, who are through to the second round of the Angling Times Supercup Competition.

The latter that were up against Congleton had a real nailbiter when John Dagnall lost a big carp on his first cast and then remained biteless until 2pm, whereupon a change of tactics brought him two chub plus a tiny perch in three casts to save the day.

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

Results: Disabled and Over 60s: 1, Jimmy Byrne 12-15-8; 2, Pete Critchley 8-10-8; 3, Alan Clarke 8-0-0; 4, Alan Brown 7-5-6.

Forthcoming events: Monday: Disabled and Over 60s, draw at 10am at Star Inn. Call John Dagnall on 635486.