CATCH REPORTS TO 1st OCTOBER.

CORRECTION TO THE LAST WEEK REPORT

AND THE FIRST 40lb CARP FROM THE DAY TICKET WATER.

Last week we reported the capture of a 34.04 mirror by Chris Bibb. Dave was not on site to witness the capture and weighing, but when he received the photos, immediately felt the fish was heavier than stated. Later in the week, Chris returned with his scales, and they were checked against two sets of accurate scales, which were subsequently checked by weights & measures. Chris now has a set of scales for sale, going very cheap!

Chris Bibb with the first 40 from the day ticket lake, 40.12 mirror.

Obviously, everyone is delighted at this news, as no-one really expected to see a 40lb carp from the day ticket lake until the latter part of next year, even with the rapid growth rates achieved since Dave & Joanne took over the fishery.

Other reports from the day ticket water this week include a 24.04 common and 2lb eel to Andy Buchanon and 37lb cat to Steve Munday. Scott Wainbridge took a 17.05 common and 5.04 eel, Joseph Neale landed a PB common of 19.05, Dean Channing had a 16.08 mirror and Tony Toffalo reported a common of 16lbs. Other carp in the upper teens to mid twenties are known to have been banked but no specific details have been logged.

The season ticket lake has produced mirrors of 33lb to Vic Cranfield & 31lb to Gareth Hazledean, but top rod this week is Ryan Male with a trio of carp, mirrors of 31.09 & 32.01, plus a common of 31.02. No pics received yet.