week 18/3/13 to 24/3/13

Best Fish:Dave Rickatson Brackley Rainbow 6lb 0oz B&G Pattern[photo 002.jpg]
Reg Bellham Northampton Rainbow 6lb 0oz Cats Whisker[photo 003.jpg]
Mick Cox Wellingborough Rainbow estimated at 6lb 0oz returned
Matt Middleton Hargrave Rainbow 5lb 4oz B&G Tadpole
Johhny Steel Hamerton Rainbow 5lb 4oz B&G Tadpole

Well winter still not gone this week and cold winds and low temperatures kept all but the very hardy anglers away.This kept the fish in the lower depths and the anglers that did venture out caught some excellent quality specimens.
Most successful patterns were again small fish imitations such as Cats Whisker,Montana,Orange Fritz and B&G Tadpoles.
Some fish caught now showing signs of feeding on bloodworms so imitations of this pattern now worth a try.
Weekly stocking continuing withsome excellent rainbows averaging 21/4lb with a number of larger specimen fish indicated by the number of 5lb plus fish caught since the opening of the season.
Prospects excellent if some warmer weather greet us for the Easter break.
Troutmaster fish off winner to enter final at Grafham Water was Andy Baranowski from Northampton with 4rainbows in difficult conditions.Congratulations to Andy in reaching the final.
Water clarity excellent.
Best Patterns:Cats Whisker,B&G Tadpoles,Orange Fritz,Montana.
Best Areas:Boat-Mill Corner&Lodge Frontage.
Bank-Caravan Bay,Lodge Bank&Platforms,Sandbank,Willow Bay,Addington Road.
Boat&Corporate Bookings-please contact Paul on 07788 426369

Best Wishes
Paul Mortimer