31st August 2010 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian

This morning a member rang from the river Dee at Caldecott Hall where the calm was shattered by a power boat ploughing through at speed with no regard for him or the wildlife along the river. The Dee is navigable as far a Shocklach however the upper areas of the river come under the auspices of Chester Council who were very quick to reply to the information passed on by the EA regarding the incident.

The upshot is that any member experiencing similar problems from inconsiderate boaters should note the type and style of boat i.e. outboard motor or inboard, colour and name of boat and any other identifying features and report to either Chester city council or me and I will pass the information on. 

Sandiway small lake has been fishing well with decent tench catches reported as well as several carp to 20lb. There has been some work carried out this past week to complete the high bank at the old ski-slope. Also a new access gate has erected on the lane at the start of the centre track which must be kept locked at all times.

Mark, Barry and Luke Chambers were enjoying a nice days fishing on Grey Mist until it was spoiled by a disturbing catch. Luke was practising his feeder fishing while Mark an experienced carp angler waited for a run after a couple of strange indications he decided to reel in and recast when it  became apparent that there was something attached to his line.

It turned out to be a large quantity of someone else's line with a 'death rig' end tackle to which a decent carp still attached. Fortunately Barry and Mark were able to hand line the fish in and were able to treat the damage to its mouth weigh it and nurse it in the margins until it recovered sufficiently and swam off after its ordeal.

On a much happier note water bailiff   Keith Hayes was very impressed by a young member Chris Moulton who fished next to him last Wednesday and witnessed the youngster hook and land  his first ever Grey Mist carp. When he went to assist him Chris's legs were shaking but he played the fish perfectly and more importantly, handled it with total care. The fish was one of the older fish and weighed 15 ½ lbs. He then went on to catch another fish of 14 lbs again one of the old ones. To cap it all he then came to our bailiffs swim and told him where he should be casting!!... Brilliant!

Chris well done there is a Korda fish care kit with your name on it waiting for you to pick up at HQ

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:

Hon & OAP series

 

1)      George Wilkinson 3.11.0

2)      Arthur Silvestre 2.0.0

3)      Stan Charnock  1.12.11

4)      Alan Brown 1.1.0

 

Minnows

1)      Chelsea Jukes 14.5

2)      Callum Brown 13.10

3)      Aaron Boardman 11.9

4)      Daniel Copsey 11.0

 

 

Mersey Sunday Series

1)      Jimmy Byrne 5.9.0

2)      Gary Mannion 4.8.0

3)      Ray Boden 4.5.0

 

Mersey Bank Holiday Match

 

1)      Dave Howard  12.5.8

2)      Jimmy Byrne 10.6.3

3)      Ray Boden 9.13.0

4)      Jon Andrews 8.8.5

 

 

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:  River Mersey Series   draw 9a m Victoria Park

 

MONDAY: Juniors series match draw 6pm Contact Helen Dagnall 01925 635486

TUESDAY: Hon & OAP's Derek Haslam Trophy draw Red Lane