4^th November Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

The River Dane was back on form this last weekend with Ian Smith reporting a catch of eight chub to 3-8-0 plus five grayling taken on feeder fished white maggot. Steve Simcock had an all grayling catch using the same bait taken on the stick-float. The grayling are now averaging around 1.5lbs and give a good account of them selves.

The fish of the month competition for October was won by Andy Nicholson with a personal best 20-2-0 carp from Grey Mist. He collects over £100 worth of Bait-Tech products plus a Korda carp kit. Get those entries sent in for the November competition; you've got to be in it to win it.

I can hardly believe it but we have had reports of the common carp that we stocked in Sandiway small lake a week ago are already being caught. More importantly their presence seems to have stirred up the resident fish to feed. More reports please.

Our new stretch of the Bridgewater Canal at Sale has been fishing well with good nets of roach and skimmers reported. Pike are active particularly at Agden and Broadheath areas where at the moment it seems to be quantity rather than quality. However the canal holds specimens to over 30lbs. We have had a report from the Kellogg's area that 'anglers' are catching and removing fish to eat. Under no circumstances should any fish be removed either dead or alive so these people are thieves and the police should be called immediately.

Some advanced warning the annual `Pike Anglers on Tour' teach-in is again being held on the Bridgewater canal at Star Lane at Statham in conjunction with the Pike Anglers Club. It will be on Sat 16^th November 10.am to 2a.m on the bank. If you are keen to learn about the best methods and correct handling of these beautiful predators you should do your best to meet the people who know how.

We have had several recent reports of persons leaving baited rods unattended. This is not only an offence under the EA fishery byelaws but also is in contravention of our rules. There is always a possibility that a fish could be deeply hooked or become tethered.

Some Levels 1 and 2 angling coaching courses are being funded by the National Federation of Anglers and the Environment Agency . These places are for anglers with disabilities who would be prepared to work with our club coaching team. If you have the desire, time, and commitment to pass on your knowledge to others please ring me 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 as usual on Friday evening between 7 & 9-30pm for subscriptions, new members, etc.

Frank Lythgoe

Results:

Disabled & Over 60's

1) Brian Pilkington 6-8-0

2) John Sharp 3-2-8

3) Geoff Brooks

Harry Newton 2-1-0

Mersey Series

1) Roy Everson 4-5-8

2) Gary Manion 3-13-0

3) Mike Thornbury 3-0-8

4) Andy Caddick 2-12-0

Coming Events:

THURSDAY

Mersey Mid-week Series draw 10am Garages adjacent Kingsway Bridge.

SUNDAY

Mersey Series draw 9a m Victoria Park

MONDAY

Disabled & Over 60's draw 10.30a.m Stockton Heath British Legion