Spring weather is producing some fine fighting fishing whilst the memory of the long harsh winter fades – so sun hats on, coats off.

The colder weather is producing some excellent fishing. Recent rainbow catches include a 5lb 9oz by John Catt from Tonbridge on a Damsel, 5lb 2oz by John Beard from Seaford on a Cats Whisker, 4lb by Jenna Hildebrand from Gravesend on a Green & Black, 3lb 11oz by John Butler from Tunbridge Wells on a Montana and 3lb 10oz by R Fox from Hastings on a Cats Whisker.

After a hot, dry, slow July fish are showing much more activity on the surface. Recent rainbow catches include a 5lb 2oz by John Harratt from St Leonards-on-Sea on a Diawl Bach, 4lb 6oz by A Smith from Crowborough on a Black Fritz, 4lb 4oz by Bob Casey from Battle on a Minkie,  4lb by A Steel from Eastbourne on an Ace of Spades and a 4lb 6oz by L Wilson from Peacehaven on a Buzzer.

Albert Warren 4lb 8¾oz using a Daddy on floating line.