24th February, 2009 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

Carp are starting to feed at Grey Mist Mere with a few fish coming out over this past weekend. However surprisingly it is the tench that are providing the best sport with one angler catching thirteen ranging from 4 to 8lbs on boilies. This fishery holds tench to over twelve pounds which understandably grow fat on the high protein baits intended for their larger cousins.

The River Alyn has produced some good catches of small grayling and chub this past week to maggot and small stick float method. The Dee looked perfect as I drove over it on Sunday and most catches reported include a few dace and small grayling. Ian Rother bucked the trend with nine chub ranging from 1.5lbs to 3lbs taken on double maggot and feeder at Worthenbury.

The dynamic duo, Ernie Hutchinson and Dickie Wernham never cease to amaze, especially as their combined ages exceed the years WAA has been in existence. They fish our waters every week without fail and are a cracking advert for our club. Their latest venue was Worthington Lakes where Dickie opted for a groundbait feeder and maggot approach whereas his partner predictably chose the waggler and loose-fed maggots. On this occasion both methods scored equally resulting in good nets of quality roach.

After March 14^th the two lakes (Arley and Adlington) furthest from our car park close until June 16^th with only the little fished Worthington remaining open throughout. Perhaps this neglected large expanse of water may throw up a few surprises as being the lowest of the three reservoirs fish are bound to 'filter' through the system. It was evidently stocked with barbel in the past so who knows? Reports please.

The match scene has seen some vastly differing results over the past week with the national squad fund event on the Macclesfield Canal scoring the best. The winner Kev Green had a good net of roach taken on bread punch for 4-14-0 and only a couple of ounces separated the first three anglers with other backing weights over 4lbs. If you fancy your chances on this venue it's on again this Sunday (see Coming Events for details).

Please let me have your catch reports on 01928 716238 FAX 01928713898 or e-mail frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street will be open on Friday evening as usual between 7 & 9-30pm for subscriptions, new members, etc.

Frank Lythgoe

Results:

Warrington Local Winter League

Individuals

1) Trev Hamlin 4-2-6

2) Graham Belton 3-14-1

3) Bob Clough 3-1-13

Teams on day

Warrington Red 22points, Altrincham 21, Clampits & Cheshire Angling Gold 18

Overall league

Warrington Red 156 points, Cheshire Red 136, Cheshire Gold 123

National Squad Fund Match (Macclesfield Canal)

1) Kev Green 4-14-0

2) Graham Belton 4-12-0

3) Mike Chung 4-11-14

4) Alan Faulkner 4-10-14

Disabled & Over 60's

1) Harry Newton 1-1-0

2) Bud Lee 1-0-4

3) Len Dutton 14-0

Coming Events:

SUNDAY

Macclesfield Canal (Scholar Green) Meet (breakfast) 9am MacDonald's, Congleton.

Book in with Cheshire Angling 01925 635486 or Craig Ritchie 07984 859701

MONDAY

Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10-30am Stockton Heath British Legion (Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486).

17^th February Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

What is it they say about Friday 13^th being unlucky? Well it wasn't such a bad day for Warrington Anglers members as it saw thirteen common carp released into small Sandiway so continuing our ongoing stocking regime. The health certified fish were lower doubles supplied by Quiet Sports Fisheries. All were in pristine condition and apart from two which will be very easily identifiable in the future they were like peas in a pod. Once stocked into their new icy cold home and after acclimatization after their long journey in the nice warm insulated transportation tank they slowly glided towards the weedy depths.

So far the growth rates of previous stockings in the small lake has been very impressive, however more feedback from members is essential. We don't need to publicize your catches but we do need the information to provide continuous monitoring. The future is in your hands! Thanks to Steve Cannell who just happened to be fishing on the large lake at the time for helping me release the fish. Steve also doubled as official photographer and surely can't be any worse than my wife! We're awaiting the pics.

The 'Dynamic duo' Ernie Hutchinson and Dickie Wernham have been out and about again despite Dickie's recent ducking in the Trent & Mersey. Last Wednesday saw them on the Bridgewater canal at Lymm both settled on adjacent pegs and proceeded to fish.

The result Dickie had 10lb plus of quality skimmers, Ernie blanked with not even a bite. It is apparently the first time in twelve years that Dickie has beaten him! Rumor has it that Ernie is devastated and some say has lost the will to live….. But joking apart they will certainly be providing us with more entertainment soon, and it just shows how tightly shoaled up the fish can be at this time of year.

We received a report last week of a minor fish kill on the Trent & Mersey Canal which involved a few hundred small roach. It is unlikely that the localized 'pollution' will be found on this occasion but at least it flags up the locality if by any chance there is any repeat. Many thanks to the members who reacted immediately by informing ourselves and the Environment Agency. It is always important that the person who is witness to such an incident talks to the Agency direct.

Please let me have your catch reports on 01928 716238 FAX 01928713898 or e-mail frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street will be open as usual on Friday evening between 7 & 9-30pm for subscriptions, new members, etc.

Frank Lythgoe

Results:

Trent & Mersey Match

1. Andy Craddocks 5-0-8

2. Ross Wightman 3-1-2

3. Ron Durr 2-13-0

4. Ray Boden 2-9-0

Disabled & Over 60's

1) Barry Owen 3-7-0

2) Billy Stockton 1-12-13

3) George Barber 1-12-9

4) Ron Durr 15-13

Coming Events:

National Squad Fund Match Macclesfield Canal

Meet (breakfast) Congleton MacDonald's at 9 am

Book in with Cheshire Angling 01925 635486

For further info ring Craig Ritchie 07984 859701

MONDAY

Disabled & Over 60's draw 10.15

Stockton Heath British Legion

10th February, 2009 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

Taking into consideration the past weeks weather conditions it was a forgone conclusion that angling would be effected and hard to say the very least. So it was no surprise that our Sunday event on the Bridgewater Canal at Broadheath was won with low weights, however small roach obliged and Andy Caddick and Graham Belton took joint first place with 2-1-0. Junior member Jack Bellis showed consistency and took 4^th place, once again causing more experienced anglers to 'look over their shoulder'.

On the Disabled & Over 60's match organizer John Dagnall was hard pressed to find anywhere that was free of ice and settled on Hough's Bridge complete with drifting ice flows. It brought back memories of one of our members who claimed to have seen a penguin on the canal during similar conditions. Harry Morris only needed just under 1lb of roach caught on punch bread to take first place. Perch taken on chopped worm made up most other equally dismal weights.

Work has now started on the pathways at Phoenix Park Lake and there may be some disruption to anglers. Ongoing peg construction will be resumed presently. We intend to hold a number of taster days on the venue during 2009.

The River Dane is still producing a few chub and odd grayling are being taken on maggot feeder. Our bailiff Ron Williams witnessed one anonymous member from Macclesfield who had sneaked a 'snow day' from work catch two chub over 4lbs and a good number of grayling. However most anglers really struggled for bites and many couldn't reach the car park over the frozen track last weekend.

Ithells Farm Bridge over the River Alyn has been damaged in recent floods and is currently closed until repairs are completed. Members wishing to cross the river can do so at Holt Road Bridge. A few small grayling have been reported taken on nymphs.

Please let me have your catch reports on 01928 716238 FAX 01928713898 or e-mail frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street will be open on Friday evening as usual between 7 & 9-30pm for subscriptions, new members, etc.

Frank Lythgoe

Results:

Bridgewater Canal (Broadheath)

1) Andy Caddick

Graham Belton 2-1-0

3) Martin Griffiths 1-9-0

4) Jack Bellis 1-8-0

Disabled & Over 60's

1) Harry Morris 15-8

2) Ron Durr 15-5

3) John Dagnall 11-0

Coming Events:

SUNDAY

Mersey Series draw 9am Victoria Park

MONDAY

Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10-30am Stockton Heath British Legion (Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling Tel 01925 635486).

3rd February, 2009 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

After having to contend with second place on last weeks Trent & Mersey match Kev Green showed that this was only a temporary lapse by taking first place on the same venue on Sunday. He had an all roach catch for 3-6-2 but Mick Cullen who beat him twice the previous week must have thought he had a bye as he failed to show! Man of the match must go to junior member Jack Bellis who pitted himself against some top notch senior anglers to take fourth place. In the future he could well be set to join an elite group of Warrington AA ex juniors who have fished for their country. Roach made up the majority of catches taken on punch bread or pinkie.

On the Bridgewater Canal a few small pike around five or six pounds are reported from the Agden area, best fish was 12-8-0 caught by Dan Taylor on legered sprat. Otherwise sport is not at its best and only the hardiest of anglers are venturing out.

The National Federation of Anglers (NW) which is still operating under this banner until the Angling Trust assesses the regional re-organisation is to run a series of qualifiers for inclusion into the disabled match team that will represent the region in the national championships. The qualifier dates are, 26^th Feb, 5^th, 12^th, and 19th March which are to be held at Partridge Lakes, Culcheth, Warrington. The matches are point based with the best 3 out of 4 results to count. They are open to individual members of the Angling Trust or like ourselves members of clubs who are. Further details from John Moore (NFA Regional/ Angling Trust Officer for Disabled Tel 01204 412397).

There is no Mersey match this weekend as water conditions could be horrendous with snow melt water from the upper reaches. Match organiser Bob Campbell will assess the situation for the following weeks and may transfer some events to Appleton Reservoir.

Members are reminded that security on our car parks is paramount and any person found leaving a gate open will definitely lose their Warrington license.

Please let me have your catch reports on 01928 716238 FAX 01928713898 or e-mail frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street will be open on Friday evening as usual between 7 & 9-30pm for subscriptions, new members, etc.

Frank Lythgoe

Results:

Trent & Mersey

1) Kev Green 3-6-12

2) Alan Faulkner 3-3-10

3) Gary Mannion 2-2-0

4) Jack Bellis 1-14-9

Coming Events:

SUNDAY

Bridgewater Canal (Broadheath) draw 9-15am Halfords car park

MONDAY

Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10-30am Stockton Heath British Legion (Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling Tel 01925 635486).