Rob's day

Hi all

So Wednesday we fished the Final Round of the Winter League on the Stort Backwater.

Eight on the match today so a bit spread out – the river had some flow but was clear as we have not had too much rain lately. Weather overcast with the promise of some showers and also sunny spells. Had to talk about the weather as struggling to mention anything of note regarding the fishing! I drew peg 10 – about 8 foot deep in the middle shallowing off towards the boat. Started off on bread punch for the first 30 minutes without a bite before trying pinkies then maggots. Back to punch for my only bite and a one ounce roach. To my left Jeff, John and Fred were having pike trouble – as was Tony apparently.

No signs of fish at my swim – looked completely dead, not even a pike. Starting the weigh in with Phil at peg 18 it looked a different river with fish topping in peg 17 - Phil and John Todd having bites all day. Phil weighed in a good 5lbs 8oz including some nice perch for an easy win. John had as many fish but smaller for 3lbs 6oz and second. John Carter came 3rd with a hard earned 10oz.

Picture is Phil with his catch.