There have been some good catch reports coming in regarding Pike on the River and the Lakes. Society bailiff, Ben Jones had a fantastic fish of 26lb from Barden Lake recently, using float fished dead Roach close in was the successful approach.

Other catches of note were several doubles from the river around the Country Park. Pete Groombridge had a break from the match fishing to target the Pike and was rewarded for his efforts. Other members have reported double figure fish from different sections of the river.