30th July 2009 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

Last week saw a massive high tide on the Mersey which appears to be responsible for the sudden upturn in sport on the river, looks like some of the fish lost to below the weir after de-watering episodes early in the year have been able to return upstream. Judging by the match results from Sunday Jeff Shaw had top weight of 10-9-0 and his Dad Jim had the lowest weight of 6lb 6oz over 60lb of fish were caught. According to match organiser Bob Campbell there were some good roach and quantities of dace caught and if they can just be allowed to stay in the fishery the dace fishing next winter will be second to none!

 The Dane has also benefited from the rain showers and thrown up some decent catches the most notable reported by Ron the bailiff were to Dave Jones who had eleven chub the best 4lb and some nice grayling all on caster and Steve Hammond who had several chub best was 4.5lb.

Last week saw the removal of the final blot on the landscape at Ackers pit when the pile of mud and silt near the outfall was removed to make the bank side more uniform to accommodate three more purpose built pegs. The bonus for members fishing while the work was being done was that the water colored up and catches improved significantly!  There is more bulb and wildflower planting scheduled for around the perimeter of the Ackers site planned for early September thanks to a Green Machine grant which we have been  lucky enough to secure

Rixton Clay pits has been producing some quality tench catches the best specimens in the last couple of weeks weighed in at 9lb 11ozs and 8lb respectively. A lot of tench are caught on boilies by the carp anglers, who almost as a matter of course keep their carp catches a big secret, will occasionally disclose a bit of tench info!  There are other members using a variety of baits and catching well bailiff Peter Copsey recommends luncheon meat to visiting anglers as it almost always scores however he says maggot and pellet also work well. There are some work days being planned to improve and repair damaged pegs so some areas may be closed off from time to time while the work is done.

It is really great to see how well our very newest anglers are developing and enjoying their new sport in this year's intake of minnows. It must be said all thanks to the commitment of coaches and volunteers alike who turn out every Tuesday night, pass on their knowledge and the tips and skills learned in some cases over decades, in a bid to set these youngsters on a path to a lifetime of angling achievement and pleasure.

 Last weeks winner Ryan Brown had a lovely all perch catch. One of the youngest at only six year old Luke Chambers fished bread punch a new method to him. Although at times he struggled keeping the bread on the hook he persevered and put 2lb of gudgeon and roach in his net, despite only fishing close in on the near shelf. In fact the first eight all had over a pound of fish.

Don't forget to let us have your Catch of the Month entries for July and keep the catch reports coming please 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.

 

Lynda Lythgoe

 

Results:

 

Minnows

1) Ryan Brown 2-8-0

2) Luke Chambers 2-0-0

3) Jackie Eaton 1-8-13

4) Morgan Adawee 1-8-0

Juniors

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Senior Summer Series

1) Bob Clough 6-4-2

2) Harry Morris 2-2-0

3) Gary Mannion 1-13-5

 

Sunday Series River Mersey

1) Jeff Shaw 10-9-0

2) Ray Boden 8-10-0

3) Anthony Higham 7-13-0

 

Disabled & over 60's

1) Bill Owen 5-13-12

2) John Sharp 5-11-7

3) Brian Pilkington 4-15-0

4) Geoff Brookes 4-6-0

 

 

Coming Events:

THURSDAY

National Squad Fund Series draw 5.30 on Bank Stage Lane

 

SUNDAY

Mersey Series draw 9am Weir Lane

 

MONDAY

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

 

TUESDAY

Junior / Minnows Summer Series Draw 6pm on bank Bridgewater Canal (opposite Euclid Avenue) Grappenhall

 

WEDNESDAY

Mersey Series draw 5pm for details Bob Campbell 07702323370