13th July 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes
Chris Cullen's week started badly when his car exhaust broke but it definitely improved over the weekend when he caught a mirror carp weighing 28lbs from Grey Mist Mere. The fish beat his previous personal best by 6lbs. He also had one of the new commons at 10lb plus ten of the quality tench this water holds that have grown fat on the endless supply of boilies. The weekend was made even more perfect when on Saturday evening he won £100 in a local pub sweep.
Both Warrington Anglers and the Warrington Rowing Club were concerned last weekend when the River Mersey levels were down and fixtures for both already planned. However thanks to the prompt action by the Manchester Ship Canal Company everything is back to normal. The fishing is still phenomenal with an explosion of perch, dace, and skimmers featuring in most catches along with the occasional big bream. Pole or waggler methods still reign supreme over the feeder. Congratulations to Ray Bowden (the current Mersey 5 hour match record holder) who won the Challenge Shield Match on Sunday with 9-2-0.
Lots of small tench and suicidal rudd are taking any bait thrown at them on High Legh Fishery which makes it an ideal water to take beginners because they cannot fail to catch fish. John Goodlad went for the carp that you can always see cruising the surface but which frustratingly refuse most bait, however in his case he managed to snare four, the best a koi weighing 16lbs which fell for floating corn. On being hooked the fish almost circled the island but obligingly retraced its steps after a few anxious minutes.
Pleasure anglers on the Bridgewater Canal have been enjoying good catches of roach, skimmers, and bream throughout its length but the match weights have been really low for this time of the year. Our junior members fishing at Preston Brook recorded the best weights, beating the more experienced senior members in their matches on other lengths. Mind you they are receiving top tuition from our coaches.
£500 of BAIT-TECH bait up for grabs in a great competition exclusive to Facebook fans called 'The Name Game.' For further information check out BAIT-TECH's group page on Facebook.
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:
NSF Series
1) Martin Lenihan 5-9-0
2) Jon Andrews 3-9-5
3) George Hollis 2-15-0
Challenge Shield Match River Mersey
1) Ray Bowden 9-2-0
2) Denis Howard 7-5-0
3) Jon Andrews 5-14-0
4) Jim Shaw 5-3-8
Woodshaw Series 7-14 years
1) Liam Gaskell 2-10-0
2) Josh Hughes 1-2-0
3) James Brown 1-7-0
15 to 18 years
1) Mike Rudd 8-15-0
2) Shaun Gaskell 6-6-0
3) John Hill 3-7-0
Minnows
1) Luke Chambers 1-9-0
2) Tom Anderson 13-0
3) Ellie McGann 12-7
Intermediates (Preston Brook)
1) Jon Andrews 5-9-9
2) Jack Bellis 2-13-15
Juniors (Preston Brook)
1) Will Oliver 6-8-11
2) Tom Oliver 5-10-0
3) Morgan Adawee 3-7-14
Disabled & Over 60's
1) Dennis Walker 5-5-8
2) Brian Pilkington 2-10-2
3) George Barber 1-14-10
4) Pete Critchley 1-13-2
COMING EVENTS:
SATURDAY
Sherratt Cup (Juniors) Rod Only Woodshaw Reservoir Draw on bank 12noon
SUNDAY
2nd Association Contest (Rod Only) River Mersey draw 9am Victoria Park
MONDAY
Junior & Intermediate Summer Series draw 6pm Brookside Fishery Helen Dagnall 01925 635486
Disabled & Over 60's draw 10-30am Stockton Heath British Legion. Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486
TUESDAY
Honorary & OAP's series Draw 11am Pickerings Bridge car park
Minnows Summer Series draw 6pm Euclid Avenue. Contact Helen Dagnall 01925 635486
THURSDAY
National Squad Fund Match draw 5-30pm Denbury Avenue
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