I shouldn't go fishing when there's a strong wind blowing, but as the wind doesn't seem to have let up over the past few weeks that criterion has been difficult to observe. Today was one of those days; it was bright, with light cloud but a strong westerly wind.

In the reed swim again, which to be honest isn't the easiest place to fish in strong wind. I opted for leger as this at least gave me reasonable control of the tackle.

Started off well, with a 4¾lb mirror, that fought extremely well for its size. This was followed quite soon after by a 4¼lb mirror. There followed two tench, of 3lb 6oz and 2lb 12oz then a crucian carp of 1lb 14oz. At this point, 10.40, things went dead.

I lost a fish and terminal tackle in the reeds at 13.35, after which no more bites and no more fish.

One of the not so good days.