3^rd March, 2009 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

There have been mixed reports from the River Dee but the best was a catch of sixteen grayling for over 23lbs. This quality catch was taken by member Alan Coles from our Shocklach fishery using a maggot feeder and double red maggot on the hook. George Green fishing at Worthenbury reports eleven to 4lbs taken on the stickfloat and bronze maggot.

The world loves a trier so after a number of attempts the fish of the month competition for February was won by Jamie Hankinson with a capture of a superbly marked pike of 16-12-0 caught on the 21^st February from the tiny River Wyre. The fish fell for float fished smelt.


Keith Green just missed out with a personal best tench of 6-9-0 from Grey Mist Mere, better luck next time Keith.

A rare report from our Moat Fishery by keen member Dave Brinkley who after battling his way through brambles thought he had found the fishing equivalent of the lost world. His first cast with a tiny Mepps resulted in a swirl of a big fish as it missed the lure. However the second cast was met with a vicious take which saw a 6.5lbs pike in the net. This was soon followed by a smaller jack after which Dave had to leave for home but with a return visit imminent.

The Mersey match saw a change of fortunes with a few more fish on the feed which pleased regular Paul Harding who put 2.5lbs of roach on the scales for top spot. Runner up Mike Thornbury was only a few ounces light with a skimmer bream catch.

The Macclesfield Canal national squad fund match at Scholar Green was won by Ros Whiteman who included a cracking perch of 2-7-0 taken on caster in his 5-7-4 net. An all roach catch of 5-2-12 taken on bread punch by Gary Mannion placed him second. The average catch was over 3lbs per man.

The membership booklets have suffered a delay due to printing problems but are now back on track and are due to go out this week. We have separated the maps from the booklet and produced a superb colour map book complete with post codes for satnav owners. Although we do not condone drinking and driving they usually refer to the nearest pub as fisheries as a rule do not have post codes. If paying by post send only the membership booklet for payment.

Bailiff Pete Copsey has organised a working party on our Rixton Fishery on Sunday, 15^th March 2009. Meet 9am on car park.

Please let me have your catch reports on 01928 716238 Fax 01928 713898 or email 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) Paul Harding 2-8-8

2) Mike Thornbury 2-4-0

3) Geoff Shaw 1-12-0

National Squad Fund Match (Macclesfield Canal Scholar Green)

1) Ros Whiteman 5-7-4

2) Gary Mannion 5-2-12

3) John Cartwright 4-11-12

4) Jim Byrne 4-8-4

Disabled & Over 60's

1) Len Dutton 3-2-4

2) Harry Newton 2-15-3

3) Jeff Clare 2-13-2

4) Ron Durr 2-10-4

Coming Events:

SUNDAY

River Mersey Series draw 9am Victoria Park

Macclesfield Canal meet 9am MacDonalds, Congleton for breakfast. Book in with Cheshire Angling 01925 635486 or Craig Richie 07984 859701

MONDAY

Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10-30am Stockton Heath British Legion (Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486)