Ian Birchall fished a few sessions on the Ribble during the summer without a great deal of success so left it alone until after Christmas when sport just got better with each visit. Even last weekend with the river in flood he managed chub between 4 and 5lbs alternating between a block-end maggot feeder and meat with free offerings introduced via a PVA bag.
Similarly Kevin McArda found a fishable slack on the inside of a bend at our River Dane fishery at Holmes Chapel. Fishing maggot he winkled out two good chub around 4lbs apiece when most others struggled for a bite.
Our dedicated working party volunteers were out in force at Grey Mist Mere last Saturday and with a coordinated effort completed four new pegs. It doesn't sound much but these are the 'absolute dogs'. As for the fishing, tench are more active, however a few of the carp stocked last year have been showing. From photo evidence I saw last weekend they look in excellent condition and more importantly are putting on weight.
If you want some hot pike action the Mersey is currently showing the best form despite the weeks highest tides travelling as far upstream as the Woolston Weir. It certainly has not put the fish off feeding with Bernard Anderson reporting fish to 15lbs on ledgered sprat. Grey Mist is producing a good number of small pike which is ideal for those who would like to try their luck at these toothy predators. Don't forget the essential tools are an unhooking mat, stout glove, forceps, and barbless hooks.
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:
MONDAY: Disabled & Over 60's draw 10-30am Stockton Heath British Legion. Contact John Dagnall 01925 635486
RESULTS:
Disabled & Over 60's
1) Dennis Bate 2-0-0
2) Trev Bainbridge 1-5-4
3) Lennie Dutton 15-11
4) George Barber 12-6
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