rossgoodchild

Just got back from a 24 hour sesh on Merrington. The Shropshire lake is fishing well, and I had 3 and lost 2, all commons with the biggest 19lb 12.. My mate who was with me had a 25 4. 5 mid 20's all came out the wet night I was there, all to different anglers. In 2 24hr trips now I have had 10 fish, all over 16lb. Big mention to one of my Bomere syndicate friends who has had now over 100 fish out of Merrington since March 09 (great close season result!!)! All swims are fishing well to those who do not over complicate things, and the meaty/fishy boilies seem to be working well. I using Baitcraft's Special K on trial. Booking essential at weekends, but mid week, things are quieter. Betton Pool is a good mid Shropshire day ticket venue choice (has a close season as it is a SSSI), but not for the inexperience carp angler. Weed like you have never seen, pads/snags that are a nightmare and deep, deep water - not to mention the wakeboarders and mozzies! Used to be nice and quiet years ago, but is now pretty rammed. No toilets though!!!!!!