GRAND UNION CANAL, COSGROVE, BUCKS

The pegs on the straight below the pub have been producing plenty of silverfish, including quality perch, to worm. Contact: Gone Fishin, 01908 313158 Prices: £6 a year, Galleon AC A fine netful of Plantations Lakes skimmers. WITH anglers turning their attention to silverfish for a good day’s sport now the frosts have arrived, finding a venue to get plenty of bites can be a bit hit and miss.

However, the match-style Horseshoe Lake at Plantation Fisheries is a great option when the going gets tough.

The pool has recently been restocked with hundreds of roach and perch which have supplemented an already high density stock that includes tench and carp. This makes bites easy to come by on this pool, even in winter.

A 50lb net is easily achievable – all you need is a couple of pole rigs and a little bait. Every peg has plenty of features for each angler to target, including islands and margins which are both worth a closer look.

Many of the pegs have a visible sunken island within pole range and it is here where fish hole up. Fish a pole rig or waggler tight to it with pellet and perch are being caught from plenty of areas. Try the swims by the station for large perch. Contact: 077132 62959, Marlborough DAA Prices: £6 a day from Marlborough DAA (not on the bank) or corn on the hook, keeping the feed regular. Prices: £6 on the bank, Olney & Clifton AC or £4 in advance from CT Wilson & Son