After two cracking sessions I again went to the lake, this time for the afternoon only as I had to wait in for a delivery in the morning. I was surprised to get my 'Reed Swim' once again.

This time, however, there was a cold NW wind that turned around to a westerly during the afternoon, but remained cold.

The wind was creating a circulating current in the lake that was apparent from the drift of the float and I can only guess that the cold surface water was being taken down by this current at the margins and discouraging the fish to feed, as things were very quiet.

I had some 'touches' and managed to hook one fish, which was a nice 2¼lb tench; the first tench this year. While I did have some more bites I didn't make contact with any more fish, and the wind became stronger and colder. I gave in at about 17.00.

Nobody else seemed to be doing that well, although there was a chap who seemed to be landing a few fish further along the bank.

Roll on the warmer weather.