15^th February 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

The best match result this week by far was that of George Barber who had an easy win on our popular Disabled & Over 60's event with a net of plump roach for 6-10-0. He fished pole and bread punch to be kept busy for most of the match despite marauding pike occasionally scattering the tightly shoaled fish. Bud Leigh only needed just over 1lb to take second place. Ever optimistic match organizer John Dagnall has had a real grueller the past outings with an aggregate weight of just 3oz. But as he says, "It can only get better."

The Mersey fished atrociously on Sunday with Paul Harding taking the pools money with just one fish for 5ozs. Undeterred and with memories of better times the stalwart band of river regulars have asked that the weekly event continues, so if you are a member and fancy trying your luck turn up on Sunday (details below).

Following a bite-less session on iced over Forsters Pools Mike McCullen decided on Saturday to visit Association owned Woodshaw Reservoir. The change of venue brought him a result with a dozen roach to 6ozs taken on pole and alternating between red and white maggot. Strangely enough he did not get a bite until he reduced his depth to 2ft.

The Dee is producing some good catches of chub and dace from Farndon and there have been reports of pike to 23lbs. Ian Wellings had a good catch of small dace, chub, and three trout from the Alyn just downstream of Cooks Bridge. Using a small maggot feeder he moved swims a number times as sport slowed.

Please continue sending in your catch reports as they are valuable to both your fellow members and your committee. Contact me either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street is open as usual on Friday evening between 7 & 9pm for subscriptions, night permits, and new memberships (these can also be purchased from any of our tackle shop outlets listed on our website www.warrington-anglers.org.uk )

Frank Lythgoe

RESULTS:

Trent & Mersey Canal

1)      Chris Hill        1-6-0

2)      Gary Mannion 1-1-0

3)      Craig Richie     12-4

4)      Bob Campbell  10-0

Disabled & Over 60's (Bridgewater Canal)

1)      George Barber 6-10-0

2)      Bud Leigh        1-1-0

3)      Trev Bainbridge 14-10

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY

River Mersey Series draw 9am Victoria Park

MONDAY

Disabled & Over 60's draw 10-30am St Heath British Legion. Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486