27^th April 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

Jeff Mowbray has caught the 'Cicily Common' once again after first banking this famous fish almost a month ago to the day. I have not yet spoken to him so do not know the exact weight, however reports are that he also had two other carp of 17 and 20lbs in the same session. Skimmers and tench are still providing the main sport at this popular venue but with the warmer weather more crucians are now showing up in catches.

Rixton Claypits are producing tench to 7lbs and bailiffs are reporting an unusual amount of bream to 4lbs being caught, many with spawning nodules showing and taking most bait. Phil Turner had a good evening session with a dozen bream and four tench, biggest 6lbs. Pole fished double caster was his successful method.

Roach, skimmers and bream to 4.5lbs featured in our Disabled & Over 60's match on Monday with winner Trevor Bainbridge over doubling the nearest weight with 14-12-4. Alf Seddon was second with just over 6lbs. Quite a number of fish were lost at the net leaving match regular Stan Charnock bemoaning the loss of two big fish which would have put him firmly in the frame. Bread and double caster accounted for the larger fish.

Local rod Alan Webber fished Woodshaw Reservoir on Monday using his favourite pellet method to deadly effect. He was on a fish every cast and included crucians, tench, roach, and rudd in his catch. Quality roach have also been coming out to caster.

Our local bailiff reports that Mowpin on our Foster's Pools mini-complex is worth a visit with good catches small carp, crucians, roach, and rudd being taken on maggot.

Tench are still feeding well at Grey Mist Mere but although there is a lot of carp movement only a few fish have been reported. A worrying feature is that two anglers were spotted taking two pike from the fishery and also setting baited lines on bank sticks in the margins. I would ask members to report such activity immediately to both the Environment Agency 0800 807060 and myself on the number below. Don't put yourself at risk but if you can get car numbers it certainly helps.

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:

Disabled & Over 60's

1)      Trevor Bainbridge  14-12-4

2)      Alf Seddon               6-0-2

3)      Dave Blears             5-7-6

4)      Dennis Bate             5-6-9

COMING EVENTS:

SATURDAY:-  Sid James Open Draw 9am under motorway bridge, Preston Brook (pegs 1-50)

Please Note: Disabled & Over 60's next match 10^th May.