16th November 2009 Warrington Guardian notes

The weather affected most of our river venues over the weekend with high water levels rendering most of them unfishable. Despite the river conditions the regular Sunday match took place on the river Mersey with Anthony Higham taking first place for the second week in succession with a weight of 6lb-10oz.  Saturday saw what has become an annual popular coaching event targeting Pike. The event was organised in conjunction with our committee member Geoff Gauton and Mark Leatherhead from the PAC. Fourteen members took part in the coaching session and they were rewarded with the capture of twelve pike up to 12lbs. All fish fell to the dead bait method.

Due to previous week success on the Trent and Mersey canal Craig Ritchie ran another match at the big lock in Middlewhich and once again the weights were outstanding with Jimmy Byrne taking first place with an all roach catch of 16lb-11oz taken on caster.

Grey Mist Mere has been very quite this week with no reports of any significant catches. Members please note that the right hand side of the mere will be closed this Saturday to enable continuation of construction of the pathway. To help hasten the work a machine will be employed on the day hence the closure for safety reasons. Volunteers would also be welcome to help out so if you could spare the time contact Reg Lewis on the water.

Despite the low water conditions the Sankey Canal is fishing well at Spike Island with carp and quality roach/ perch being taken. Our member Peter Manay has reported having good sport with pike up to 15lbs taken on dead bait at the wide hole on the Macclesfield canal.

Reports have been received that Appleton Reservoir has started to fish well with good numbers of roach and perch being taken on feeder tactics from the field side.

Tickets for the fur and feather match or on sale and can be obtained from the Cheshire Angling on production of your membership card. There are a limited number of tickets so if you are thinking of taking part remember to obtain your ticket soon to avoid disappointment.

Another reminder about the new North West ECHO launch social event which will be held at British Railway Club, Winwick Road, Warrington on Friday 20^th November guest speakers Ruth Lockwood of English Carp Heritage Organisation and North West professional carp angler Jamie Clossick entry £3 on the door juniors and ECHO badge holders free. Bar and raffle.

Chris Grehan

Match Results

Trent & Mersey Canal

1^st J Byrne          16-11-0

2^nd G Belton       10-0-0

3^rd K Green          8-14-0

4^TH G Mannion    8-10-0

5^th A Caddick       7-2-0

River Mersey

1^st A Higham     6-10-0

2^nd J Byrne        5-7-0

3^rd H Morris      1-14-0.

 

Disabled & Over 60s

1^ST G Barber        4-4-9

2^nd B Stockton     2-7-1

3^rd H Newton       2-6-2

4^TH T Bainbridge  2-1-4