Can still produce very well in the the right place at the right time, witness Gary McKay's winning catch in the silver fish match. On milder days there have been plenty of good catches to over 40lb including Carp to nearly 6lb. Maggot and Pinkie have been good baits that will catch all species but when the Carp are feeding Pellet and Corn are also good.

In the deeper pegs near the cafe there are always plenty of small fish to keep you busy including Roach, Gudgeon and Orfe. These can be caught close in but be prepared since the odd big fish can move in and surprise you!

The Main Loch can still give good sport in the coldest conditions, small roach and skimmers can give plenty of bites and busy fishing, and carp to 3lb and over are often there too, especially for those willing to be patient on the feeder and bomb in deeper water. 

The bigger fish are reluctant to come close onto a pole line in the depths of Winter so Feeder and Sliding float tactics are proving to be the best.

When fishing the feeder a relatively long tail, from 3ft to 5ft can helps to hit silver fish bites and changing from a feeder to a bomb, now and again, also makes a big difference. Maggot and Pinkie are the most consistent baits at the moment. Even when it's very cold, small fish (and the odd bigger skimmer and carp) have made up some nice catches fishing up in the water at 4-6ft deep on a pole line.