THIS week's specimen catch must go to the massive bream caught by Warrington Anglers' Association member Tony Fielding from the large lake at Sandiway.

Tony was fishing boilies for carp when the fish weighing in at 15-2-0 took his bait. He had already slid his net under fish of 8lbs and 9-8-0 and also included tench over 7lbs in his catch.

This fishery is also producing smaller tench in good numbers. On the small lake tench predominate plus a few bream. The roach and rudd seem to have done a vanishing act this past week.

Rixton Claypits is worth a visit if only for the scenic surroundings. The bonus is that the fishing is not too bad either, tench to 4lbs reported, taking mainly maggot or corn.

Sport at Grey Mist Mere is having a quiet spell as the carp are starting to spawn. Graham Edwards' session totalled three mirrors, one at 14lbs and two at 15lbs.

I do not know where the quality roach have been hiding at Astle Pool but anglers have been bagging fish between eight and 10 ounces. Maggot or pinkie best bait. Carp also feeding but only fish of single figures featuring in catches.

The Bridgewater Canal is patchy but small roach, gudgeon, and skimmers are still feeding. Good news is that more of the canal is now open to anglers as the closures due to foot-and-mouth restrictions are gradually being lifted as the situation improves.

You can fish from Preston Brook Tunnel to Agden Bridge and Seamons Moss Bridge to Broadheath. A favourable risk assessment has allowed us to open Budworth Mere.

Due to foot-and-mouth restrictions on the Trent and Mersey Canal the Centenary Challenge match scheduled for Sunday has been cancelled.

Members can contact me any time with fishery reports on 01928 716238, fax on 01928 713898, or email me at frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street is open on Friday 7 to 9.30pm for subscriptions, new members, or a chat.

Frank Lythgoe

Results: First Association match: 1, Lee Clarke 5-6-0; 2, Paul Tinkley 3-8-0; 3, Ray Rigby 3-3-0; 4, Ian Arden 2-11-4.

Andrew Davis Memorial Series: 1st, Dale Lowndes 3-7-3; 2nd, Neil Jones 3-4-0; 3rd, Paul Savage 2-7-10; 4th, Steven Hirst 1-6-10.

Coming events: Saturday: Andrew Davies Memorial Series, draw noon on bank at Preston Brook (pegs 1-35).

Monday: Disabled and Over 60s, draw at 10.15am Grappenhall Sports Club (508-548).

Tuesday: Honorary and OAP's, draw 1.30pm on bank opposite Euclid Ave (pegs 550-588).