17th February Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
What is it they say about Friday 13th being unlucky? Well it wasn't such a bad day for Warrington Anglers members as it saw thirteen common carp released into small Sandiway so continuing our ongoing stocking regime. The health certified fish were lower doubles supplied by Quiet Sports Fisheries. All were in pristine condition and apart from two which will be very easily identifiable in the future they were like peas in a pod. Once stocked into their new icy cold home and after acclimatization after their long journey in the nice warm insulated transportation tank they slowly glided towards the weedy depths.
So far the growth rates of previous stockings in the small lake has been very impressive, however more feedback from members is essential. We don't need to publicize your catches but we do need the information to provide continuous monitoring. The future is in your hands! Thanks to Steve Cannell who just happened to be fishing on the large lake at the time for helping me release the fish. Steve also doubled as official photographer and surely can't be any worse than my wife! We're awaiting the pics.
The 'Dynamic duo' Ernie Hutchinson and Dickie Wernham have been out and about again despite Dickie's recent ducking in the Trent & Mersey. Last Wednesday saw them on the Bridgewater canal at Lymm both settled on adjacent pegs and proceeded to fish.
The result Dickie had 10lb plus of quality skimmers, Ernie blanked with not even a bite. It is apparently the first time in twelve years that Dickie has beaten him! Rumor has it that Ernie is devastated and some say has lost the will to live….. But joking apart they will certainly be providing us with more entertainment soon, and it just shows how tightly shoaled up the fish can be at this time of year.
We received a report last week of a minor fish kill on the Trent & Mersey Canal which involved a few hundred small roach. It is unlikely that the localized 'pollution' will be found on this occasion but at least it flags up the locality if by any chance there is any repeat. Many thanks to the members who reacted immediately by informing ourselves and the Environment Agency. It is always important that the person who is witness to such an incident talks to the Agency direct.
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:
Trent & Mersey Match
1. Andy Craddocks 5-0-8
2. Ross Wightman 3-1-2
3. Ron Durr 2-13-0
4. Ray Boden 2-9-0
Disabled & Over 60's
1) Barry Owen 3-7-0
2) Billy Stockton 1-12-13
3) George Barber 1-12-9
4) Ron Durr 15-13
Coming Events:
National Squad Fund Match Macclesfield Canal
Meet (breakfast) Congleton MacDonald's at 9 am
Book in with Cheshire Angling 01925 635486
For further info ring Craig Ritchie 07984 859701
MONDAY
Disabled & Over 60's draw 10.15
Stockton Heath British Legion
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