The weather has finally broken and while it isn’t warm the sharp cold snap seems to have released us from its grip. The fishing conditions have been variable with some coloured water after heavy rain but mostly fairly clear. The best flies continue to be the blue flash damsel and the small catswhisker.

We had the Winter Warmer the weekend and had a very creditable turnout of 15 anglers. The day was won by Tim Jones of Radstock who caught his limit of 6 fish for 18 – 2. Runner up was Richard Cooper of Taunton who managed 5 fish for 15 – 14 and in third place was Robbie Maunder of Bath with 5 fish for 14 – 8. No body blanked and a good day was had by all helped by the mid morning “hot toddy” served on the bank and a good lunch of Venison Pie and Roast Potatoes – very warming!

If you fancy taking part in a similar day these are taking part all year with The Bellbrook Cup and details can be found on the website at www.bellbrookfishery.co.uk under the Competitions section.

Any questions about the fishery please call Chris on 01398 351292.