5th May, 2009 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
Winning the Sid Jones open is becoming something of a habit with local match angler Jim Byrne when on Saturday he took the honours for the second year running. Fished on the Bridgewater Canal at Preston Brook he put together a nice net of roach which tipped the scales at 6-13-0. Sorry Jim but if you win it next year you do not get to keep it.
Peter Wright reports a good catch of eleven bream from Worthington Lakes taken on double maggot using a small ground-bait feeder. He changed two sweetcorn for a short spell and landed two carp in the 8 to 10lbs range which gave him a few anxious moments on his 2.5lbs hook length.
Tench are going mad at Cicily Mill Pool where members are reporting good catches of these suicidal fish which are taking most baits thrown at them. John Roberts reports catching a crucian carp on corn weighing in at 4-8-0.
Statham Pool is producing some decent mixed catches of roach and skimmers despite the fact the some pegs are still suffering from high water conditions. We are trying to get this problem resolved but it is not as simple as first envisaged.
We are disappointed not to be able to open Ackers Pit at present because quite simply the water is full of algae of the horrible slimy variety. This indicates a problem with water quality which the Environment Agency is currently investigating. We are also working closely with Stockton Heath Parish Council who share our concern. So far the fish do not appear to be affected.
Moore Quarry update: Our bailiffs are still monitoring the situation closely and we are hopeful to open it within the next few weeks. But this all depends on the fish.
Don't forget to join our campaign against blanket free canoe access to our Welsh rivers whilst we anglers have paid hard cash for the privilege to fish then. Visit our website for further details at http://warrington-anglers.org.uk
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:
Sid Jones Open
1) Jim Byrne 6-13-0
2) Craig Richie 6-1-0
3) Dave Brooks 5-9-0
4) Lee Clark 4-10-10
Honorary & OAP Members
1) Bill Stockton 5-0-9
2) Harry Newton 3-12-8
3) Alf Seddon 1-13-12
4) Ian McLean 1-8-0
Coming Events:
Sunday
National Squad Fund Match Open, Trent & Mersey Canal. Draw 9am Big Lock Pub Middlewich
Book in with Craig Richie on 07984 859701 or Cheshire Angling 01925 635486
MONDAY
Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10-30am Stockton Heath British Legion (Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486)
Tuesday
Honorary & OAP Members Draw 11am on bank Walton Bridge
Junior Summer Series Draw 6pm on bank Euclid Avenue
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