13^th January, 2009 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

There is only really only one word that suitably describes the fishing this past week but it is unsuitable for these hollowed pages so the word 'terrible' comes a close second best.

The results on the Mersey speak for themselves with Stu Bryant being the only person to catch a fish, a solitary roach weighing in at 3ozs.

There are various theories for the dire sport which despite the winter freezing conditions it can be said that it has never been so bad as at present. I know that a lot of fish were sluiced into the tidal reaches as a result of the prolonged flood defense works and added to this we lost several year classes in the process but one would think that some of the fish would return on high tides.

Obviously with all other waters being frozen over until this week the dreaded cormorants have also played havoc with the diminished stocks that remain. However there is some hope on the horizon as Flood Defense has promised a suitable replenishment of stocks which I will chase up.

Many thanks to the three volunteers who turned up on Saturday and removed the rubbish deposited by so called anglers at Grey Mist Mere. Without such volunteers your membership would have to be increased to pay for such pointless tasks, what a complete waste of time and effort when there is other more constructive work required around our fisheries.

Just a reminder that members must first register to access our internet member only forum.

The new memberships will be sent out towards the end of February as usual but in a different format. There will be an updated and improved separate map book which should last about four seasons with updates and a separate much thinner membership booklet with current news, rules, and any changes etc. This new idea should make it more cost effective and easier to administrate.

Don't forget if you wish to night fish now you must renew both your night permit and membership.

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:

Mersey Series

1) Stu Bryant 0-3-0

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).