28^th September 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian

Good news this week on the Grey Mist situation from CEFAS is that thankfully the carp deaths are not due to the dreaded Koi Herpes Virus. However in the interests of fish welfare and as a precaution the fishery remains closed with the situation being closely monitored and the awaited outcome of further tests.

Paul Edwards had a red letter day on Friday at our Association owned stretch of the Ribble . Whilst setting up his second rod the action started when the first buckled under a heavy take but he lost what looked to be a decent chub at the net. With both rods in operation, one on halibut pellet and the other on meatball he was soon into fish and ended his session with three chub, best 5-7-0 and three barbel the best being a magnificent 13-4-0 specimen. The only downside was he forgot his camera.

More barbel action on our stretch at Hay on Wye with member Ken Foxcroft and his three mates all getting into fish after taking valuable advice from our local bailiff Alan Jones which according to Ken made the difference of zero to hero. To date I have no weights but judging from the photographs there are some real specimens.

The Mersey Championship last Sunday fished well in the conditions with local rod Martin Lenihan taking top honours with 8-6-8 and a pound clear of runner up Paul Harding on 7-5-0.

It gives me a kick when any member who having known this river as a previously open sewer finally succumbs and casts a line into the once murky waters, so welcome Rob Kenyon to the 'Mersey converts club'.  Rob finally overcame his reticence on Thursday catching bream, roach, and perch. It is now firmly on his list of regular venues.

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:

 

 

John Lavery Memorial Series Final

1)      Arthur Sylvester   7-11-0

2)      Alan Brown          6-10-0

3)      George Wilkinson 4-10-4

4)      Bill Stockton         4-8-0

Overall Series: Arthur Sylvester

 

Mersey Championship

1)      Martin Lenihan  8-6-8

2)      Paul Harding      7-5-0

3)      Dave Howard     7-2-8

4)      Ste Featherstone 6-3-8

 

Disabled & Over 60's

1)      Peter Critchley   3-6-2

2)      Geoff Brooks     3-1-6

3)      Brian Pilkington 2-13-1

4)      Harry Morris      2-13-0

 

 

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:  River Mersey Series   draw 9am at peg 74 (due to road closures)

 

MONDAY: Disabled & Over 60's draw 10-30a m Stockton Heath British Legion.

 Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486