Despite the low temperatures, a lot of people turned up to fish, and were rewarded with quality catches.

Various techniques proved effective, with waggler and pole both used to good effect. Corn seemed to be the favourite bait, but pellet and maggot were also popular.

In the Sunday Open, Kevin Williams landed a perch weighing 3lb 7oz.

Sunday Open, Mucky Meadow and Furnace: Dave Hobbis (Vine AC) 112-7 (Meadow 37), Neil Thursfield (Old Dial AC) 55-4 (Furnace 30), Sean Moss (Strike Mossella) 54-6 (Meadow 49), Jez Williams (Storeys) 48-0 (24).

Silver fish winner: Gary Haywood 12-4 (Furnace 17).

To fish the open book in on 01299 266777. For inquiries check out the website at www.furnacemill.net