Saturday 30 October 2010

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

 

 

 

 

Tuesday 12 October 2010

12th 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

 

 

 

Tuesday 5 October 2010

5th October 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian

There is no more news yet about the situation at Grey Mist and the water will remain closed with further updates  posted on the WAA website when available. Please note the website will be down for a short period on Saturday for some enhancement work.

Rixton Claypits is producing mainly skimmers and roach to maggot plus a few tench. Best carp reported over the weekend was a mirror of 17lbs. Please note take your litter home, do not hang it on trees or dump it on the car park or you will lose your membership. In the past few months we have banned two anglers for leaving litter with another under investigation.

Our minnows/junior/inters prize presentation is next Saturday and the presentation fun match which will be in the form of a team event is fished during the day.

There will be minnows, juniors and intermediate members in each team captained by a senior coach or adult match angler. To make it more interesting and competitive the four individuals making up each team are only known to the organisers during the day, so it is a big surprise when the final result is announced at the prize presentation and buffet after the match.

The Mersey match was a bit of a dire affair last Sunday with the constant torrential rain making conditions difficult to say the least. According to match organiser Bob Campbell there were only eleven mad enough to turn out. However mad or not Steve Featherstone found over sixteen pounds of bream in his peg to take top spot.

Just a reminder the race night fundraiser to enable our Internationals, Wendy Locker and Helen Dagnall raise the £2000 they  need so they can represent England in the World Champs in South Africa at the end of this month is on Friday ( tomorrow) evening  7-30pm at Grappenhall Ex Servicemen's Club.

Tickets £6 including a Hot Pot supper can be purchased from Helen at Cheshire Angling in Thelwall Lane, Latchford or pay on the door. If you can support the event please do they still have a long way to go to reach their target amount.

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

Frank Lythgoe

 

RESULTS:

Mersey Series

1)      Steve Featherstone  16.6.0

2)      Paul Harding             5.7.0

3)      Martin Lenihan         2.12.0

 

Disabled & Over 60's2

1)      Chris Grehan  3.13.10

2)      Paul Bibby     3.4.2

3)      Denis Bates    3.2.6

4)       Jimmy Byrne 3.1.4

 

 

COMING EVENTS:

SATURDAY

Presentation day match draw at 11am Stockton Heath British Legion Ackers Road (next door to Fire Station)

 

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