21^st August 2008 - Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

Thanks to the efforts of a small but conscientious band of volunteers and bailiffs who spent days clearing up litter deposited by other so called anglers at Grey Mist Mere the fishery is now open. I have received supportive comments from lots of members who likewise are simply fed up with the mindless minority who are responsible. No excuses, in future if there is litter on your peg it is down to you irrespective if it was there when you arrived. The situation is needless to say being closely monitored.

Last month due to a computer glitch we missed a junior 'catch of the month' entry submitted by Liam Gaskell. The situation has now been rectified and Liam will receive £50 of Bait Tech bait, a Korda carp care kit, and a certificate for his 2-1-0 crucien carp from Woodshaw Reservoir. Keep those entries rolling in for the August competition.

Only half a dozen anglers were mad enough to turn out for Sundays Mersey match series which was abandoned due to the flood conditions. The hardy band decided to use their bait on a pleasure session at Appleton Reservoir with some astounding results. The majority of fish were caught on feeder tactics and consisted of mainly quality roach to 1lb and a few perch. Lee Clark stuck to the pole method and had well over double figures being ripped of a number of times. If you fish this water a platform would be an asset as the water levels are currently high.

Sandiway small lake has been popular whilst Grey Mist was closed and quite a few carp have been showing up. Clive Wilson fished the pole at 12 metres for a catch of thirteen bream averaging just over 5lbs and three tench, best 6-8-0. He fished a pre-baited swim with corn on the hook.

Good reports from the Trent & Mersey Canal where catches of up to eight hybrids ranging from 2 to 2.5lbs taken pole tactics and small pieces of meat. The sedges at Anderton are also producing good nets of quality roach and perch to caster.

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

Senior summer series

1) Stuart Conroy 6-7-0

2) Stuart Birchall 4-10-15

3) Nick Butterworth 3-12-13

Minnows

1) Andrew Shuffleton 1-1-9

2) Owen Rabbitt 1-0-15

3) Matt Barber 1-0-14

4) Morgan Adawee 12-0

Juniors

1) Jake Fowles 2-8-8

2) Jake Swindells 2-1-11

Intermediates

1) Mike Chung 1-12-7

2) Jamie Hirst 1-10-13

Disabled & over 60's

1) John Sharpe 3-15-8

2) Jeff Clare 3-12-8

3) Dennis Bate 3-10-8

4) Ron Durr 2-11-0

Coming Events

THURSDAY 21^st August

Intermediates, Junior, and Minnows Summer Series draw 6pm on bank opposite Euclid Avenue Grappenhall

Seniors Mersey Match draw 5.30p.m

SUNDAY 27th Mersey Series

Draw 9 a m Victoria Park

MONDAY 25th

Disabled & Over 60's draw 10.30a.m Star Inn