1st February 2011. WAA Weekly Report

Mentioned in last week's column the stocking of carp to help control the weed on Ackers Pit went without a hitch on Friday morning with the introduction of 600lbs of cormorant proof fish to 3.5lbs. They should grow well and soon be competing for the various breads and feed meant for the massive duck population. Meanwhile the marginal planting is ongoing and currently volunteers are on site every Sunday. The objective here is to strengthen the banks, provide valuable habitat, and also improve this popular place aesthetically.

Warrington Anglers Local League was fished last weekend on the Macclesfield Canal at Scholar Green and saw Ross Wightman (Cheshire Angling) take a well deserved individual win with 7-9-1 of roach. Bob Clough (Warrington Red) was runner-up with 6-12-5. Top team on the day was Assi with 17points.

The Disabled & Over 60's prize match was cancelled on Monday due to the majority of pegs being frozen, however it is re-scheduled for Monday, weather permitting. As usual there were a few diehards who finding an ice-free area ran a match which was won by Steve Critchley with a net of small skimmer bream for 3-12-10 with over a pound to spare over second placed Jeff Clare on 2-5-8.

There is no change on the River Mersey where sport is terrible but a few grayling and trout are reported from the Dane at Holmes Chapel.

Work continues on Sunday at both Grey Mist Mere (pegs and pathways) and at Ackers Pit (habitat improvement). If you fancy helping at either please give me a ring or drop me an email.

Please keep sending in your catch reports whatever they are, good, bad, or indifferent, as they are invaluable. Contact me either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street is now open as usual between 7 & 8.30pm on Friday, for 2011 night permits and new memberships. The latter can still also be purchased from Baileys Tackle, Cheshire Angling, and Challinors Sports in Warrington or at our other depots as listed on our website, or online at www.warrington-anglers.org.uk.

Frank Lythgoe

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:

Spring League Trent & Mersey Canal, Middlewich draw 9am town centre car park.

MONDAY:  Disabled & Over 60's Prize Match (ticket only) draw 9-30am Stockton Heath British Legion. Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486

RESULTS:

Warrington Local Winter League

Individuals;

1)      Ross Wightman (Cheshire Angling)   7-9-1

2)      Bob Clough (Warrington Red)            6-12-5

3)      Andy Gough (Woolston Admirals)     3-12-0

4)      Pete Critchley (Assi)                           1-14-5

Teams on day:

Assi 17points, Warrington Red 14, Cheshire Angling & Woolston Admirals11  

League O/All:

Warrington Red 90points, Cheshire Angling 87, Assi 69, Black Claggers 64, Woolston Admirals 49   

Disabled & Over 60's

1)      Pete Critchley      3-12-10

2)      Jeff Clare             2-5-8

3)      Alan Brown

4)      Paul Bibby           2-0-0