Steve, the problem is that I work in Stockport. So, if I finish on time (some chance !!), it is 6:15 pm at the earliest before I get home - then it is another 45 minutes to Doveridge - and then I have to get to whichever swim I fancy.
All in all, I could not be fishing before 7:15 at the very earliest - more likely it would be 7:30-8:00.
OK, I know what you are thinking - just get out there and do it !! - and, to be truthful, I do do it that way in summer/autumn - so I should be doing it that way now as well !!
So, next spell of decent weather (that is, reasonably mild, preferably with a *little* rain, I shall be there !!
Jonty