29 Dec 2010. WAA Weekly Report

I have received a number of phone calls this last few days from members who are anxious to get fishing again, the queries normally take the form of, "Is Moore Quarry etc still frozen over?" And the answer is at this moment that the majority of our fisheries are still in this unfishable state with the exception of a few small areas on the Bridgewater Canal which are really little more than holes kept ice free by ducks or where some warmer water from a drain flows into the fishery.

Even our stretches of the Weaver have an icy lid on them so really you are looking locally at the River Mersey or further afield the Severn, Dee, and their tributaries.

However Chris Giblin was out two days before Christmas on the Mersey near to Kingsway Bridge in the hopes of a run from a pike or two. After four moves and no action his slider fished sprat twitched several times, he struck, and it was fish on. After a five minute fight a superbly marked pike lay in his landing net which weighed in at 15-8-0 and a new personal best. To quote Chris, "My water bottle froze solid but it was well worth braving the cold."

On Christmas Eve Chris Moulton, a regular contributor to this column also tried his luck on the Mersey after hearing of the previous capture. Fishing a similar method he ended his session also with a personal best pike of 15-6-0 from the same area of the river.  

Obviously a mad keen young angler, on Tuesday this week Chris Giblin was back on the river again and after an over eager strike which resulted in a missed fish he dropped his sprat bait back into the same spot and it was attacked immediately resulting in a chubby pike of 9-8-5 which lay sulking on his unhooking mat.

Please keep sending in your catch reports whatever they are, good, bad, or indifferent, as they are invaluable. Contact me either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street is now closed until after the New Year but is open as usual between 7 & 8.30pm on Friday, 7th January 2011. New memberships can still also be purchased from Baileys Tackle, Cheshire Angling, and Challinors Sports in Warrington or at our other depots as listed on our website www.warrington-anglers.org.uk.

I wish you all a Happy New Year

Frank Lythgoe

21 Dec 2010. WAA Weekly Report

You know it is really cold when the Manchester Ship Canal is covered in ice and with the Mersey water temperature at a possible record low it is understandable that not many anglers have been on the bankside.

However on Sunday that did not deter Paul Harding who is one of the most knowledgeable anglers who fanatically fishes this river every week. Deciding on Mersey Walk where he had seen a few fish rising he introduced a small amount of liquidised bread and ended his short session with three roach, not a record catch but when there is little else being caught it is at least encouraging.

A few pike anglers are also out and about  and although there is not much action save for a reported small six pounder, at least if you cannot live without your fishing fix you can wet a line with a remote chance of  some success.

Brian Stoll visited the small ice free area of the Bridgewater Canal at Moore where I reported last week that large numbers of ducks have made it fishable. He was rewarded with eight roach taken on punch bread.

Our website forum will be down during the Christmas/New Year holiday during which our web designer will be undertaking some welcome enhancement work to the site. Access to the other areas should be unaffected.

Catch reports are few and far between but whatever they are, good, bad, or indifferent, please send them as they are invaluable. Contact me either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street is now closed over Christmas and New Year but is open as usual between 7 & 8.30pm on Friday, 7^th January 2011. New memberships can still also be purchased from Baileys Tackle, Cheshire Angling, and Challinors Sports in Warrington or at our other depots as listed on our website www.warrington-anglers.org.uk. We are now accepting new members for 2011 and they won't need to pay again until 2012 and can fish immediately on joining.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas.

Frank Lythgoe

14^th December 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian.

Please note that due to the current and forecast weather conditions it has been decided to postpone both the Mersey and Disabled & Over 60's Fur and Feather matches until it improves. The bottom line is that anglers would prefer to fish for the wealth of prizes rather than have a raffle in a car park, and of course in the bargain have a chance of a few fish.

The Mersey is currently full of freezing snow melt water and regular anglers who have tried sessions have not had a bite. With this in mind Sunday's regular match was cancelled and transferred to the Bridgewater where after some searching a small ice free area was found in Moore which had been kept free due to the high numbers of ducks.

Thirteen fished with most searching out tiny perch and catching them on small pieces of worm but Bob Clough aka single shot had only three fish in his net with 40minutes to go. Despite managing to fit in a sponsored walk he was importantly back on his peg for this vital time slot when the roach switched on to his liquidised bread. He walked the match with 2-10-0 well clear of Cheshire Angling rod Helen Dagnall on 1-6-11 comprised of 30 tiny perch.

Ron Williams our River Dane bailiff reports that anglers are catching the odd grayling to maggot. I would have thought that the chub would now be showing but hey, it can only improve.

John Lawless had a visit to the River Alyn on Monday and changing swims it was third time lucky when he finally found the fish which were tightly shoaled. He ended his session with fifteen grayling taken on quiver tipped yellow maggot presented on a small link-leger.

Christmas present dilemma?  Problem solved. We are now accepting new members for 2011 and they won't need to pay again until 2012 and can fish immediately on joining. Memberships can be purchased from Baileys Tackle, Cheshire Angling, and Challinors Sports in Warrington, our HQ at 52, Parker Street on a Friday evening between 7 and 8-30pm or via Paypal on our website address below. Other depots further afield are on our website.

I realise that at present catch reports are few and far between but whatever they are please send them as they are invaluable to both your fellow members and your committee. Contact me either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or HQ Parker Street is open as usual on Friday evening between 7 & 8.30pm for subscriptions, night permits, and new memberships (these can also be purchased from any of our tackle shop outlets listed on our website www.warrington-anglers.org.uk

Frank Lythgoe

 

RESULTS:

Mersey Series  Match transfered to Bridgewater Canal please  see results above.

 Disabled & Over 60's (Cancelled)

Cancelled

 

HOPEFUL COMING EVENTS:  Please note all fixtures weather permitting.

 

SUNDAY:  River Mersey Series draw 9am at Victoria Park

 

MONDAY: Disabled & Over 60's draw 10-30a m Stockton Heath British Legion. Contact John Dagnall first on 01925 635486.

7^th December 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian.

As the arctic conditions continue the twelve hardy anglers who fished our weekly Mersey match had a collective blank. The upshot was that they had to draw for the prize money with 'Flagger' coming first out of the bag, followed by Bud Lee, and (walk on water) Ray Boden third. I think that this is the first time in our long history of fishing Mersey contests that no anglers have caught fish. One thing for sure is that it can only improve.

We have decided to close Grey Mist Mere in the interests of safety after reports of persons throwing wood and debris onto the ice, but worst of all some idiots have been walking across the ice. This is just sheer stupidity and could result in either themselves or others going to their rescue losing their lives.

On our rivers our bailiff from Hay on Wye reports this week that despite the ice-flows coming down river the conditions are just right for grayling fishing. Several members are fishing every weekend with outstanding results despite the weather. Chub over 7lbs plus grayling to 1.5lbs are on the cards.

For anyone with an angler in the family who is not already a WAA member we are now accepting new members for 2011. They can be purchased from Baileys Tackle, Cheshire Angling, and Challinors Sports in Warrington, our HQ at 52, Parker Street on a Friday evening between 7 and 8-30pm or via Paypal on our website address below. Other depots further afield are on our website. Present problem solved and they won't need to pay again until 2012.

 Keep sending in your catch reports as they are invaluable to both your fellow members and your committee. Contact me either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street is open as usual on Friday evening between 7 & 8.30pm for subscriptions, night permits, and new memberships (these can also be purchased from any of our tackle shop outlets listed on our website www.warrington-anglers.org.uk

Frank Lythgoe

 

RESULTS:

Mersey Series (All 12 anglers blanked)

Disabled & Over 60's

Cancelled

 

COMING EVENTS:  Please note all fixtures weather permitting.

 

SUNDAY:  River Mersey Series   draw 9am at Victoria Park

 

MONDAY: Disabled & Over 60's (Fur & Feather) draw 10-30a m Stockton Heath British Legion. Contact John Dagnall first on 01925 635486.

NB If the freeze-up continues the scheduled Fur & Feather match will be fished the following Monday, or the next etc until conditions are suitable.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances our Mersey Fur & Feather has been put back to our reserve date of Sunday, 19^th December 2010.

 

 

30th November 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian.

Sport has been out of the question on our stillwaters this past week save for a few unfrozen areas on our canal fisheries, either adjacent to bridges or where there is an inflow of water from a drain or such like. If you have an urge to go fishing then top quality sport can be had from such areas as the fish tend to congregate there in numbers.

Just one word of warning please do not venture onto the ice under any circumstances this includes smashing holes in the ice to fish 'Eskimo style' as the ice is presently too thick and all you will succeed in doing is potentially killing fish as the shock waves can stun them.

The rivers on the other hand come into their own under such circumstances and although sport is not necessarily fast and furious at least you can go fishing. Having said that, red letter days can be had on such rivers as the Dee or Alyn where grayling and dace are feeding. A few decent chub reported from the Farndon area.

I did say that winter sport on rivers is not always the greatest, a case in point is our regular Mersey match fished last Sunday where Harry Morris needed only 1-5-9 for a decisive win as others only put ounces on the scales. Nevertheless it was one of the few matches that actually took place and it's on again this Sunday as usual.

Jimmy Byrne was sussing out our river waters on Sunday and whilst looking for likely swims on the Dane he found a tube containing quiver tips which have obviously been lost by a member. If you contact me I will put you in touch with Jimmy.

The Mersey Fur & Feather tickets which will be held on Sunday 12^th December will also be on sale from Cheshire Angling both are strictly member's only matches.

Keep sending in your catch reports as they are invaluable to both your fellow members and your committee. Contact me either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street is open as usual on Friday evening between 7 & 8.30pm for subscriptions, night permits, and new memberships (these can also be purchased from any of our tackle shop outlets listed on our website www.warrington-anglers.org.uk

Frank Lythgoe

 

RESULTS:

Mersey Series

1)      Harry Morris     1-5-9

2)      Bob Clough       0-6-8

3)      Bob Campbell   0-5-11

4)      Dave Howard    0-4-6

Disabled & Over 60's

Cancelled

 

COMING EVENTS:

 

SUNDAY:  River Mersey Series   draw 9am at Victoria Park

 

MONDAY: Disabled & Over 60's (Fur & Feather) draw 10-30a m Stockton Heath British Legion. Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486.

NB If the freeze-up continues the scheduled Fur & Feather match will be fished the following Monday, or the next etc until conditions are suitable.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances our Mersey Fur & Feather has been put back to our reserve date of Sunday, 19^th December 2010.

16th November 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian

Winter leagues are notorious for being on venues where it is a struggle just to get a bite, a fish can mean mega points for your team but not on the Trent & Mersey canal I am reliably informed. Not only was over six pounds needed to get a section win the catches were good across the board.

Winner Neil Buist had a good mixed net weighing in at 13lb 4 oz which included a cracking perch of 2.5 lbs a nice fish by any standards while second placed Barry Chambers had all roach in his 12lb net the match was fished at the Middlewich end of our holdings well worth a visit.

A member was told last Saturday that he was `not allowed' to fish opposite the Marina at Anderton by someone purporting to be the manager of the Marina. To avoid confrontation and spoiling his days fishing he moved further along the stretch. This information is incorrect WarringtonAA in conjunction with Northwich AA control and pay for all the fishing between Dutton and Middlewich as per the maps in the map book.

The area in question has become increasingly inaccessible over the past few years particularly for matches, due to changes in parking restrictions and access via Marbury Country Park. There are no restrictions by the canal owners British Waterways prohibiting fishing from the tow path although casting into the marina or at moored boats is definitely not allowed and clearly boats moving in and out of the marina and will cause disturbance.

Phoenix park water bailiff Mike Turton has managed a couple of sessions this week resulting in reasonable catches of roach and skimmers. He found the last couple of hours of daylight most productive, pole at 8m at 1.8mtrs deep where the bottom levels out, near the weed beds ideal, best bait single maggot. There have also been some nice pike showing in the 9-6lb bracket with reports of a fish of 15lb being caught.

The Dane was on form last Saturday Ron reported the river was in perfect condition with just a touch of colour, Peter Riley had two chub the best weighed 5lb dead on halibut pellet. Graham Bellfield had trout, three Grayling and two chub while his son Daniel had had six decent grayling by midday.

Following a recent query I have checked with the Environment Agency as to whether grayling may be taken or not from our river fisheries. The rule is that a rod license holder may take a brace caught on rod and line in any one day but only in the 30 to 38 centimetres size range all other grayling must be returned to the water.

 

The Mersey Fur & Feather tickets which will be held on Sunday 12^th December will also be on sale from Cheshire Angling both are strictly member's only matches.

Keep sending in your catch reports as they are invaluable to both your fellow members and your committee. Contact me either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street is open as usual on Friday evening between 7 & 8.30pm for subscriptions, night permits, and new memberships (these can also be purchased from any of our tackle shop outlets listed on our website www.warrington-anglers.org.uk

Lynda Lythgoe

 

RESULTS:

Warrington Local League

1)      Neil Buist 13.4.0

2)      Barry Chambers 12.0.10

3)      Lennie Dutton 7.5.4

4)      Craig Ritchie 6.8.8

5)      Ross Wightman 6.5.0

 

Teams on the Day

1)      Warrington Red 18pts

2)      Cheshire Angling 15pts

3)      Black Claggers 13pts

Mersey Series

1)      Ray Boden 9.6.0

2)      Gary Mannion 8.6.0

3)      Steve Featherstone 7.2.0

4)      Dave Howard 5.3.8

Disabled & Over 60's

1)      George Hollis 4.0.0

1)   John Sharp 4.0.0

3)      Mike Daniels 2.9.14

4)      Brian Pilkington 2.6.6

16th November 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian

As you would expect at this time of year we have been getting reports of good pike catches around the waters one member had four doubles ranging in size from just over 10lb to 19lb in a session on the Bridgewater canal in the Lymm area all on deadbaits.

Thelwall, Grappenhall and Walton are also worth a chuck on deadbaits like lamprey, joeys and smelts which are all good on the Bridgewater. Rixton has produced a nice pike of 12lb too also to deadbaits while Grey mist and the River Mersey are also worth considering for pike.

Charlie Farrell and a couple of mates chose the Trent & Mersey at the weekend  they fished on the Broken cross Pub stretch and had a bite a chuck on pinkie, squat, punch and caster. Charlie himself had 142 fish for just over 3lb. Roach, perch and gudgeon made up his net.  He caught nothing big but had plenty of bites to keep him warm.  

The River Dee has been producing some nice mixed catches of roach, grayling and decent perch to 3lb in some areas. The River Dane has been very quiet, Ron the bailiff says he has hardly seen an angler on it for the last couple of weeks he has had it to himself but he wasn't complaining.

I noticed this catch report by chance on the website forum this morning, although not caught during this last week I thought it may still be of interest. On 5^th November the bailiff had been doing his rounds and asked the only angler on the lake how he was doing. Hopeless couldn't catch a cold was the reply!

However half an hour later the formerly despondent angler was netting a 27lb 3oz carp it was his first fish from Grey Mist which he described as in beautiful condition. It must have given a good account of itself because he said he felt as though he had hooked and played a submarine!

 Sadly there was no one around to take his picture with his capture. The successful method was 8mm yellow fishmeal boillie hair rigged on a size 16 hook.

Tickets for the Disabled & Over 60's Fur &Feather which will be fished on Monday 6^th December will be on sale at next Monday's match  or at Cheshire Angling. The Mersey Fur & Feather tickets which will be held on Sunday 12^th December will also be on sale from Cheshire Angling both are strictly member's only matches.

Keep sending in your catch reports as they are invaluable to both your fellow members and your committee. Contact me either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street is open as usual on Friday evening between 7 & 8.30pm for subscriptions, night permits, and new memberships (these can also be purchased from any of our tackle shop outlets listed on our website www.warrington-anglers.org.uk

Lynda Lythgoe

RESULTS:

Mersey Series

1)      Paul Harding 2.15.0

2)      Roy Everson 1.10.10

3)      P. Jones 1.8.0

Disabled & Over 60's

1)      George Barber 4.3.4

2)      George Hollis 2.0.0

3)      Geoff Brooks 1.6.14

4)      Barry Owen 1.4.6

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:  River Mersey Series   draw 9am at Victoria Park

MONDAY: Disabled & Over 60's draw 10-30a m Stockton Heath British Legion.

 Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486

9th November 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian

The weather has not been king over the last few days with heavy rain and high winds the usual Sunday Mersey match had to be cancelled. The pegs were inspected on Saturday and many were flooded and with a very high tide forecast for Sunday it was decided to cancel in the interests of safety.

However the predicted thirty foot plus high tide didn't materialise on Sunday probably due to the river being held back by the Manchester ship canal which was being run off in an effort to deal with high levels of flood water.

 With the match cancelled Antony Higham decided to fish anyway and found himself a quiet peg near the allotments at Kingsway and fished for a few hours. The result was five bites and four fish three bream and a hybrid for an estimated weight of between 15 and 17 lb. A case of `sods law' I am told because apparently that never happens for him in the matches.

The Warrington Local League was fished on the Macclesfield canal and match organiser Craig Ritchie reported that the canal is in top form and well worth a visit for some really enjoyable fishing. Most anglers caught skimmers and roach and some decent tench were also caught  along the length of the match. The winning weight of over 14lb came from Booths Wide and second place from the opposite end of the match at Henshall Hall Drive 6lb was needed to win a section.  

Sunday saw the Warrington AA team on the Trent & Mersey canal at Broken Cross in the Wirral winter League. Again the T&M was in good form and Craig was pleased to report he won the match and Warrington AA team won on the day which puts them just one point behind the overall leaders.

Feast or famine is on the cards at the moment though with more cold wet weather on the cards. Last week the regular Disabled & Over 60's match was fished by twenty six members and the Bridgewater canal fished as though it was midsummer just a week later, Monday was a day of wind and persistent rain, still eleven hard souls turned out to brave the elements and although the catches weren't big the camaraderie and competition was still as strong as ever.

The Mersey and Disabled & Over 60's Fur& Feather tickets will be on sale shortly from the match organisers or at Cheshire Angling.

Keep sending in your catch reports as they are invaluable to both your fellow members and your committee. Contact me either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street is open as usual on Friday evening between 7 & 8.30pm for subscriptions, night permits, and new memberships (these can also be purchased from any of our tackle shop outlets listed on our website www.warrington-anglers.org.uk

Lynda Lythgoe

 

RESULTS:

Warrington Local league

1)      Jimmy Byrne Warrington AA 14.2.0

2)      Craig Ritchie Cheshire Angling 9.9.0

3)      Neil Buist Warrington AA 7.4.0

4)      Ross Wightman Cheshire Angling 6.2.0

5)      Andy Gough Woolston Admirals 6.1.0

Disabled & Over 60's2

1)      George Hollis 1.12.10

2)      A Brown  1.12.6

3)      Paul Bibby 1.9.10

3)      Geoff Brooks 1.9.10

 

COMING EVENTS:

 

SUNDAY:  River Mersey Series   draw 9am at Victoria Park

 

MONDAY: Disabled & Over 60's draw 10-30a m Stockton Heath British Legion.

 Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486

 

 

 

 

2^nd November 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian

There were a record number of entries for our October 'Fish of the Month' competition, but the clear winner in the junior section with his first Rixton Claypits carp, a cracking common of 18lbs was Chris Giblin. His friend who witnessed the capture just missed out with his entry but for sheer perseverance and dedication he has been awarded a Korda carp care kit.

In the senior section Dave Harrison who had been trying to catch a double figure barbel for the past four years struck gold on our River Ribble fishery with a 12-1-0 specimen taken on the last cast of the day. The fish took an 11mm halibut pellet wrapped in his own paste concoction and wins him over £100 value of  Bait-Tech products plus a Korda carp care kit.

Well done to the Ladies Team England team for their success in winning the silver medal in South Africa last week, especially to members Helen Dagnall and Wendy Locker of whom we are especially proud.

Our Disabled and Over 60's match fished at Walton this week showed the canals capabilities when you needed almost 4.5lbs for a section. Ian McLean took first place with 6-3-8 closely followed by Jimmy Byrne on 6-2-0. Would you believe a member actually resigned his membership this week because in the last three visits to the canal he had not caught a fish!

The 28 carp mentioned in last week's column were safely released into their new homes in Sandiway Lakes. The larger fishery (53acres approx) on this occasion received 5 x 23 plus fish and as an experiment 5 between 9 and 11lbs. These were all distinctive mirrors so that their growth rates can be monitored.

The small lake (17.5 acres plus) usually receives the 'smaller fish' but on this occasion we put 3 x 22lbs plus in to add some spice along with 15 between 8 and 11lbs. This water for some reason has a phenomenal growth rate so we should be seeing some interesting results. The introduction may hopefully stir the large head of coarse fish into action.

VS fisheries stock are excellent although not cheap you get what you pay for, namely quality. Viv has a particular interest in our lake complex as he reckons we will see some real specimens emerge as the result of our sensible approach to stock levels.

Orders have now been placed on an ongoing annual basis for the next three years, so maintaining our little but regular approach. Fish have also been earmarked for Grey Mist Mere where reports are that the VS fish are doing quite well. Roach, rudd, and crucians are also earmarked for boosting stocks at various fisheries.

 Keep sending in your catch reports as they are invaluable to both your fellow members and your committee. Contact me either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street is open as usual on Friday evening between 7 & 9pm for subscriptions, night permits, and new memberships (these can also be purchased from any of our tackle shop outlets listed on our website www.warrington-anglers.org.uk

Frank Lythgoe

RESULTS:

Mersey Series

1)      Ray Boden        9-7-0

2)      Gary Mannion   7-14-8

3)      Martin Lenihan 7-14-0

Disabled & Over 60's2

1)      Ian McLean      6-3-8

2)      Jimmy Byrne    6-2-0

3)      Pete Critchley   4-8-4

3)      Colin Hall         4-8-1

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:  River Mersey Series   draw 9am at Victoria Park

MONDAY: Disabled & Over 60's draw 10-30a m Stockton Heath British Legion.

 Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486

26th October 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian

At the time or writing we are anticipating a delivery of 28 carp which were ordered over twelve months ago intended to continue the stocking for Sandiway lakes and Grey Mist mere. Sadly subsequent issues with the old carp stock dying over the last twelve months at Grey Mist has meant that the Environment Agency have advised we adopt a precautionary approach and do not stock any further carp at this time. The situation is being monitored and if all goes well it will be reassessed next autumn whether it is an option then to introduce new stock already on order.

The good news is that we can still accommodate these carp and by the time you read this they should have been stocked into Sandiway Lakes. The delivery is to be eight C6 carp of approx 19 to 23lb each in weight and twenty C4's weighing between 7 and 11lb each. They will be photographed and weighed as usual before introduction to the lakes for our archive. They have been purchased from VS Fisheries in Sussex breeders of quality English carp who are well regarded in the industry and have the highest of standards. See www.vsfisheries.co.uk for more information and a look at the quality of the stock we are purchasing.

We had a really nice report from one of our members Nicholas Cole about the kindness of a fellow member a chap called Pete who not only passed on tips about fishing the Ribble but allowed Nicholas who had never caught a salmon himself to have a go at playing and feeling the power of the salmon he hooked which turned out to be a nice fifteen pounder.

The planned building work on the new poultry unit at Johnsons Farm in Wigan is now complete and members will not be able to fish the pool once the birds have been brought in approx mid November we will be retaining the water as a stock pond.

Depressing as it is winter is well on the way now and frosty mornings back on the agenda. This is the time when a great deal of the work around the fisheries has is done. If you can identify any particular jobs which need to be tackled or signage etc which needs replacing on a specific venue please get in touch and highlight it.

Even better if you are able to rectify a situation on a forthcoming trip  please let us know what is needed and we will arrange to supply the necessary materials or signs etc for the job. Several members have done this recently and it has proved a real help in getting some of the smaller outstanding jobs done.

  Please continue sending in your catch reports as they are valuable to both your fellow members and your committee. Contact me either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street is open as usual on Friday evening between 7 & 9pm for subscriptions, night permits, and new memberships (these can also be purchased from any of our tackle shop outlets listed on our website www.warrington-anglers.org.uk

Lynda Lythgoe

 

RESULTS:

Warrington Local League

1)      Martin Lenihan WAA Red  5-15-15

2)      Gary Mannion Chesh Ang 5-15-8

3)      Jimmy Byrne WAA Red  4-14-8

4)      Alan Faulkner WAA Red 3-11-11

 

Teams on day

1)      WAA Red 17pts

2)      Cheshire Angling 15pts

Mersey Series

1)      Steve Featherstone 16-10-0

2)      Gary Mannion 7-13-0

3)      Barry Chambers 6-12-12

4)      Lennie Dutton 5-2-7

 

Disabled & Over 60's2

 

1)      Brian Pilkington 4-9-8

2)       Lennie Dutton  4-1-0

3)      Jimmy Byrne

3)      Ronnie Durr 4-0-0

 

COMING EVENTS:

 

SUNDAY:  River Mersey Series   draw 9am at Victoria Park

 

MONDAY: Disabled & Over 60's draw 10-30a m Stockton Heath British Legion.

 Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486

 

 

 

 

12^th October 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian

 The rivers are generally fishing well at the moment member Mark Brooks for one is enjoying the sport on offer. After a successful trip to Almere Ferry two weeks ago when he had a nice silver fish haul but was ripped off by bigger fish he returned last Thursday to the same spot but with heavier gear to target the bigger fish. The result was a barbel of 8lb 2oz and much to his amazement his new personal best barbel of 12lb 9oz.

Just on the subject of big fish a reminder that it is important to handle them with care and  although all fish should be treated with equal care some species are more delicate than others big perch, pike and barbel in particularly.

There are some useful tips and pointers regarding how to prepare and get the best photograph of your specimen fish within the rules of the Baitech catch of the month competition on our website. It is very important that fish are retained for the shortest possible time in order to get your photo, handled carefully with wet hands; never ever a dry towel or rag which will remove their protective coating and leave them vulnerable to disease.

Barbel which are particularly hard fighting fish should be held carefully in the water so that they can recover before being released back into the flow.

The annual prize presentation and match was a great success the canal fished very well and the weather was exceptionally kind. The minnows were buzzing with excitement as to who the mystery match were, they were kept in suspense until all the prizes and medals had been presented then all was revealed. The winning team on the day Craig Ritchie, Jack Bellis, and three of our minnows group James Wooding, Sam O'Neil and Euan Mc Gann. Thanks must go to all our coaches and volunteer helpers who made the day and all the coaching/match sessions possible throughout the summer. They are already planning next for next year.

The Mersey Open, Race night and the Guess the weight of the Pumpkin competition combined have raised just over £2000 the amount needed to enable Helen Dagnall and Wendy Locker to compete in the World Champs in South Africa. They have asked me to pass on their sincere thanks to all those who have kindly supported them in their efforts to raise the funds.

Please continue sending in your catch reports as they are valuable to both your fellow members and your committee. Contact me either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street is open as usual on Friday evening between 7 & 9pm for subscriptions, night permits, and new memberships (these can also be purchased from any of our tackle shop outlets listed on our website www.warrington-anglers.org.uk

Lynda Lythgoe

 

RESULTS:

Mersey Series

1)      Ray Boden 10.7.7

2)      Jeff Shaw 7.0.0

3)      Neil Buist 4.0.3

 

Disabled & Over 60's2

1)      Graham Belton 2.9.1

2)      Ronnie Durr 2.8.14

3)      Jimmy Byrne 2.8.2

 

 

COMING EVENTS:

 

SUNDAY:  River Mersey Series   draw 9am at Victoria Park

 

MONDAY: Disabled & Over 60's draw 10-30a m Stockton Heath British Legion.

 Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486