7th July 2009 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
The rivers for the most part have been low and quiet for the last while but that looks set top change in a big way judging by the thunder storm which is raging and the torrential downpour accompanying it as I write. The Dane has been notably quiet, with Andy Leech having the best catch last week of four chub two at 4lb and some grayling. However the rain there yesterday should have already have improved things dramatically.
Steve Plant's recent a red letter day when he achieved his new personal best tench on feeder fished red maggot, just netted him another in the shape of the Bait Tech ` Catch of the month' prize of £100 worth of quality bait and a Korda Fish care kit. The 9lb tench which was part of a trio of tench narrowly scraped in when our committee discussed the merits of the various entries. Commiserations to the other entrants but don't forget there is now another prize for July up for grabs.
We are running a junior open match on Saturday at Ackers pit to coincide with the Stockton Heath Festival. Consequently the fishery will be closed to members until 4pm. The match is open to young anglers age fifteen and under. Entry will be by ticket because the number of pegs is limited to twenty six. Tickets are available from Cheshire Angling, Thelwall Lane, Latchford price £2 the entry fee will all be paid out in prizes for the winners. Please note anglers must be competent to fish unaided as it is a competition and not a coaching session.
Our junior and intermediate teams were out last weekend representing us in the Angling Trust National championships at Cudmore, the fishing was not great and there were no trophies heading back to Warrington this time but they all did their best, enjoyed the experience and were a credit to the Association which is exactly what it's all about!
One of our members had a nasty experience at Sandiway last week he was enjoying the peace quietly watching the family of swans sedately swimming around in the sun when all hell broke loose. The three black Labradors and a golden retriever plunged into the lake next to his bivvy. The swans in their panic become entangled in his rods and line and eventually caused it to snap which left the female dragging line behind her much to the anglers' distress.
He shouted to the offending dog owner to control her dogs which of course should have been on leads on the public footpath anyway and not marauding around on our property.
Needless to say she didn't hang around but disappeared at speed without even a word of apology leaving him to try his best to free the swan alone. The line has since been removed and the swans are un-injured. Anglers would usually get the blame for such a scenario, and sadly not the stupid, irresponsible dog owner who has no regard for other people or wildlife.
There will be a work party at Bicton this weekend to upgrade the fencing and trim the car park and replace the gate so if anyone is interested in helping out please let me know. There are more planned for some of the other welsh waters too in the near future and we will be calling on our local volunteers to get involved.
Don't forget to let us have your Catch of the Month entries for July and keep the catch reports coming please.
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:
Summer Series Juniors
1) Jon Andrews 3-12-8
2) Nigel Hankey 1-6-0
3)James Postlethwaite 1-2-11
Disabled & over 60's
1) Barry Owen 5-0-6
2) Dennis Bates 3-15-2
3) Bud Leigh 3-15-0
4) Brian Pilkington 3-13-12
Woodshaw Junior series
1) Liam Gaskell 5-5-0
2) Michael Rimmer 3-9-0
3) Josh Kinley 2-11-0
4) Sean Gaskell 2-7-0
Mersey Series
1) Jeff Shaw 3-12-5
2) Ray Boden 3-7-8
3) Neil Buist 2-13-0
Coming Events:
THURSDAY
National Squad Fund Series draw 5.30 on Bank
Pegs 1-50 Preston Brook
Saturday Stockton Heath Festival junior Open Match
Ackers Pits 12noon Ticket only
MONDAY
Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10-30am Stockton Heath British Legion (Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486).
Woodshaw Reservoir Junior Series Draw 5-30 on bank
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
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