30th August 2011 Warrington Guardian Notes

30th August 2011 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

Committee member Mike Worley has been having some cracking evenings sport this past week on the Bridgewater Canal using a five metre whip fishing just over the shelf. On Wednesday evening he fished maggot and had a roach or a perch every cast plus a bonus bream of over 4lbs. The following evening he used pellet to take a succession of quality roach and decent bream. On seeing his photographs I was impressed with the size and quality of the fish. The population explosion of small skimmers this year looks good for the future.

Steve Daley and his girlfriend Jenny shared a seven fish catch of pike from Grey Mist Mere on Monday using Cotton Cordell bass lures. They had four from the car park end and then walked around the fishery before taking a further three fish from the same place. Ok, the fish were not monsters with the biggest just over 8lbs, but nevertheless it's not half bad considering they were on a flying visit and only fished for an hour and three quarters!

I was talking to an angler on Friday last who has had some phenomenal carp success on the Bridgewater Canal. No technical set-ups or secret recipe boilies, just simple floating dog biscuits which have taken fish to 21-8-0. And to further dispel the myth that 'all the carp have died' he has had as many as three and four fish on a short session with the majority of fish upper singles to lower doubles.  

The Mersey turned out some good weights for the Bank Holiday weekend matches with Sunday's event being won by Lenny Dutton with a 9-2-8 mixed bag of roach, perch, and dace taken on pole fished maggot and hemp followed by Ray Bowden who fished a similar method. But to confound the critics Ste Featherstone who fished the feeder was third with 8-11-14 and only a fish or two from a win. The Monday match suffered from a poor attendance but thanks to organiser Bob Campbell on behalf of those who did fish for running the event. However the sun shines on the righteous as Bob finished in second place.

Due to the unacceptable  amounts of litter at Grey Mist Mere bailiff Steve Kemble has organised a working party for this Sunday morning (4^th September) to clean-up the mess, branch trimming, and general maintenance work to improve your fishing. We rely on member volunteers for these jobs, so if you can spare a few hours to help please meet on the car park at 9am onwards.  Thanks in anticipation.

Please keep sending me your catch reports either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk. HQ Parker Street is now open as usual between 7 & 9pm on Friday, for 2011 subscriptions, new memberships, and any queries.

Frank Lythgoe

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:

Mersey Series draw 10a m Victoria Park.

MONDAY

Bank Holiday Special R Mersey draw 9am Victoria Park

Junior/Intermediate (Bridgewater Canal) Draw 5-30pm on bank behind London Bridge refuse site. Contact Helen Dagnall on 01925 635486

TUESDAY:

Minnows/Beginners Summer Series: Draw 6pm on canal bank opposite Euclid Avenue. All welcome.

 

RESULTS:

Minnows (Bridgewater Canal)

1)      Matthew Caldwell  3-13-0

2)      Chelsea Jukes         1-12-0

3)      Josh Kirby              1-8-11

4)      Adam Pyke             1-8-10

 

Honorary & Senior Citizens

1)      Alan Brown          2-3-6

2)      Trev Bainbridge    2-2-12

3)      Ian McLean           1-12-0

4)      Gearge Wilkinson 1-11-0

 

Mersey Series

      1) Lenny Dutton     9-2-8

      2) Ray Bowden       9-2-2

      3) Ste Featherstone 8-11-14

      4) Peter Jones         8-2-0

Mersey Bank Holiday Special:

1)      Ray Bowden    7-4-0

2)      Bob Campbell  6-5-0

23rd August, 2011 Warrington Anglers Guardian Notes

23^rd August 2011 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

Paul Floyd reports fishing our stretch of the Wye last week accompanied by his son Andrew and despite low summer levels they still managed seven barbel to 6.5lbs and chub to 3-9-0. After trying a variety of baits they settled on 15mm halibut boilies and crushed halibut and hemp groundbait in a feeder.

The Mersey is still providing pleasure and match anglers with good catches of roach, dace, and perch, plus the occasional bream to 4lbs. Sundays match was won by Ray Boden with 9-10-8. Most anglers are doing the damage with pole tactics and occasionally the waggler but for some reason the previous success of the feeder method is just not happening. Maggot and loose fed hemp are bringing best results.

Hearing that some decent roach catches were on the cards at Moore Quarry I decided to pay the fishery a visit late on Sunday afternoon. The intention was fish both a groundbait feeder and the pole just over the shelf. However after half a dozen casts the roach homed in and were just queuing up for my double maggot offering. In fact my feeder rarely hit bottom before I had a nice palm sized fish every cast. Sport was so hectic that the pole just did not come into play save for a couple of fish at the outset. Like the Mist the carp action is slow but fish are still being caught, best I heard on my visit was an angler who had two from the car park swim but lost two in the pads.

The carp action is very quiet at Grey Mist Mere but there is plenty of action with roach, perch, and tench. Some members still seem to find it a struggle to take their empty bagged up rubbish home but find the strength and are considerate enough to hang the bags out of reach of rodents in the surrounding trees. If those responsible are reading this take note that when caught they will be banned from our club and under a new initiate from all other participating clubs in the North West.

Halton Housing Trust, Sure Start, and ourselves teamed up to hold a successful day last Thursday at Phoenix Park Lake where over 100 youngsters and their parents enjoyed angling taster sessions with many catching their memorable first fish, whilst the very young ones tried out the new pond dipping platform.  Many thanks to Mo, Jane, and our coaches.

The very best of luck to members Dean Barlow, Helen Dagnall, Wendy Locker, and Dave Brooks who will be representing England next weekend at their respective world championship events. Dean in the new feeder champs, and Helen, Wendy, and Dave (team manager) in the ladies champs.

Please keep sending me your catch reports either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk. HQ Parker Street is now open as usual between 7 & 9pm on Friday, for 2011 subscriptions, new memberships, and any queries.

Frank Lythgoe

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:

Mersey Series draw 10a m Victoria Park.

MONDAY

Bank Holiday Special R Mersey draw 9am Victoria Park

Junior/Intermediate (Bridgewater Canal) Draw 5-30pm on bank behind London Bridge refuse site. Contact Helen Dagnall on 01925 635486

TUESDAY:

Minnows/Beginners Summer Series: Draw 6pm on canal bank opposite Euclid Avenue. All welcome.

 

RESULTS:

 Disabled & Over 60's (Bridgewater Canal, Preston Brook)

1)      Jeff Clare         3-7-0

2)      Barry Owen     3-1-4

3)      Alf Seddon       2-11-0

4)      Graham Belton 2-8-12

 

Minnows (Bridgewater Canal)

1)      Charlie Forster    1-10-9

2)      Thomas Dulston 1-9-12

3)      Ethan Owen        1-7-10

4)      Callum Brown    1-5-8

 

  Mersey Series

      1) Ray Boden 9-10-0

      2) Jeff Shaw   9-5-0

      3) Peter Jones 8-1-0

 

Juniors/Intermediates

Juniors:

1)      Lewis Wightman 1-10-13

2)      Ryan Brown        1-9-0

3)      Adam Harman     1-7-6

 

Intermediates:

1)      Luke Boden      2-5-0

2)      Nathan Rowles 1-7-13

16th August 2011 Warrington Guardian Notes

16^th August 2011 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

Our pairs match fished last Sunday where one angler is drawn on the River Mersey and his partner the Bridgewater Canal saw England Ladies manager Dave Brooks on a roll with yet another river win. He put 12-12-0 of pole fished roach and perch on the scales whilst his partner and WAA committee member Graham Belton drawn on the canal came second with 8-11-0 of skimmers and roach caught on pole and caster to give them an almost perfect winning combined score of 3 points.

Our junior/intermediate rod only match on the Mersey fished well when you consider the youngsters only fished for just over an hour and a half before 'bad light stopped play'. Ryan Brown won the juniors with 2-9-0 of roach and perch on the waggler whilst intermediate winner Jon Andrews fished a similar method for 2-11-6.

Barry Chambers and his son Luke had a good session at Ackers Pit, fishing the pole and loose feeding maggots they caught crucians and small tench steadily. Phil Gardner reports a mixed catch of roach, rudd, and three carp on light waggler tactics.  He also used maggot as bait, regularly firing half a dozen around his float to keep the fish in his swim.

Please would the person (described as Irish and called John) who kindly took a photograph of a youngster with a 5lbs carp at Ackers Pit several weeks ago please contact me as it is his biggest fish to date and his grandmother has asked me to track down a copy of the picture.

Despite rumours of large carp being caught from Sandiway Lakes and according to some the best year ever at this venue, actual reports are thin on the ground. It would be handy if the committee had some indication that their stocking policy is working or not to enable them to assess future requirements.

The Cheshire Angling Development Group Junior Team Championships held at Border Fishery last Wednesday saw Penketh & Old Hall and Warrington AA taking both junior and intermediate team honours respectively. Runners up were Northwich AA and Prince Albert AS.

Our lock has again been removed, presumably stolen from the entrance track to the River Weaver at Frodsham; we will fit another as soon as possible. As a matter of interest I would like to hear some catch reports from members who have fished the river below the weir.

Please keep sending me your catch reports either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk. HQ Parker Street is now open as usual between 7 & 9pm on Friday, for 2011 subscriptions, new memberships, and any queries.

Frank Lythgoe

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:

Mersey Series draw 10am Victoria Park.

MONDAY:

Disabled & Over 60's: Draw 10-30a m Stockton Heath British Legion. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486

Junior/Intermediate Harold Smith Cup: (Bridgewater Canal ) Draw 5-30pm on bank behind London Bridge refuse site. Contact Helen Dagnall on 01925 635486

TUESDAY:

Minnows/Beginners Summer Series: Draw 6pm on canal bank opposite Euclid Avenue. All welcome.

 

RESULTS:

 Disabled & Over 60's (Bridgewater Canal, Grappenhall)

1)      George Barber   6-7-0

2)      Jim Byrne          5-0-8

3)      Stan Charnock  4-12-10

4)      Graham Belton 3-0-0

 

Minnows (Bridgewater Canal)

1)      Shaun Wright    1-7-10

2)      Callum Brown   1-6-0

3)      Ben Doran         1-1-0

4)      Tom Bird           1-0-0

 

Pairs Match (R. Mersey& Bridgewater Canal):

1)      Dave Brooks (M) 12-12-0 Graham Belton (B) 8-11-0 Total  3points

2)      Ray Bowden (M) 9-0-0 Bob Clough (B) 9-10-0                    4points

3)      Steve Featherstone (M) 11-3-0 Dave Howard (B) 3-7-0       10points

(count back on weight)

 

Juniors/Intermediates (R Mersey Rod Only)

Juniors:

1)      Ryan Brown       2-9-0

2)      Emma Bellis      2-4-0

3)      Adam Hardman 1-13-0

Intermediates:

1)      Jon Andrews     2-11-6

2)      Nathan Rowles 1-11-0

9th August 2011 Warrington Guardian Notes

9^th August 2011 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

Some of the pegs at Cicily Mill Pool have been closed for major repair  and as we rely on member volunteers if you want to speed up the process and would like to help please give me a ring on 01928 716238. On my visit last weekend I caught up with an old acquaintance, Paul Burton who at that time had caught 40 crucians, a tench, and lost a big carp. Paul was fishing pole and soft pellet. Carp were obviously feeding as one member reported four and another, a common of 18.5lbs plus some quality tench.

The pensioners match at Woodshaw Reservoir was won this week by Trevor Gray who had a right old battle with a pike hooked on light pole tackle. As he drew it over his landing net it was half hanging out so he lay down his top three to use both hands on the job that was when the feisty predator made its bid for freedom making off with his pole sections in tow, but Trevor was quicker and jumped in managing to grab them in the nick of time. Finally landing the pike it weighed 10-10-0 giving a well deserved boost to his winning weight of 18-12-0.

The River Mersey England Ladies Fundraiser Open saw the river in excellent form with their new team manager, Dave Brooks putting in a cracking performance on the pole to take top spot with 16lbs. Runner-up was our National Squad member, Ross Wightman with 14-3-0. Thanks to all who supported the event which raised £112 for the Ladies England International Squad.

 

Ackers Pit is still producing good sport with roach, rudd, and carp, caught mainly on maggot or caster. A few tench are showing that are slowly increasing in size but the crucian carp that we stocked are proving illusive. Although pole seems to be the preferred method a number of anglers have been getting amongst the carp fishing a waggler line of around four and five rod lengths.

At Adlington Reservoir which is part of our Worthington three lake complex an area of banking has now been fenced off and made a 'no go' area for anglers due to some idiot digging into the dam wall to accommodate his bivvy. Words fail me, but if any member can put a name to this person please let me know because he has lost decent members some of their fishing.

Pickering Bridge car park will be closed to all vehicles from Monday 15^th August for the week to allow necessary tree clearance work adjacent to the high voltage power cables.

Please keep sending me your catch reports either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk. HQ Parker Street is now open as usual between 7 & 9pm on Friday, for 2011 subscriptions, new memberships, and any queries.

Frank Lythgoe

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:

Mersey Series draw 10am Victoria Park.

MONDAY:

Disabled & Over 60's: Draw 10-30a m Stockton Heath British Legion. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486

Junior/Intermediate Summer Series: (River Mersey-Rod Only) Draw 5-30pm Victoria Park. Contact Helen Dagnall on 01925 635486

TUESDAY:

Minnows/Beginners Summer Series: Draw 6pm on canal bank opposite Euclid Avenue. All welcome.

 

RESULTS:

 

Honorary & OAP series (Woodshaw Reservoir)

1)      Trevor Gray  18-12-0

2)      Alan Brown 13-7-0

3)      Alan Webber 8-2-0

4)      Brian Calland 5-3-3

 

Minnows (Bridgewater Canal)

1)      Ethan Owen  1-11-0

2)      Charlie Forster  1-3-13

3)      Chelsey Dukes 1-2-15

4)      Liam Best 1-1-7

 

Sunday Open Ladies England Fundraiser (R. Mersey)

1)      Dave Brooks 16-0-0

2)      Ross Wightman 14-3-0

3)       Jeff Shaw 11-11-0

4)      Dave Howard 9-11-0

 

Disabled & Over 60's (Bridgewater Canal)

1)      Jimmy Byrne   4-13-2

2)      Ian Mc Lean    4-9-8

3)      George Barber 4-6-0

4)      Alf Seddon      3-4-0

 

Intermediates: (Brookside)

1)      Jon Andrews     7-2-0

2)      Nathan Rowles 7-0-0

3)      Luke Bode n     4-4-0

Juniors:

1)      Callum Brown    25-0-0

2)      Daniel Burton     21-8-0

3)      Adam Harman    17-2-0

 

2nd August 2011 Warrington Anglers Guardian Notes

2^nd August 2011 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

Ackers Pit is really fishing well with members reporting good sessions with quality roach and rudd plus the occasional tench and carp, although the latter with normally voracious appetites have been just cruising the surface the past few days. Bailiff Mike Monks weighed one carp this past weekend at 4.5lbs so they are piling on weight, although our intention with a slight overstock was to keep their weights low. Nevertheless at this size they are more or less cormorant proof. According to anglers I spoke to on Tuesday pole and caster is the most productive method.

Some decent sized bream are being caught from Rixton Claypits with many around the 4 to 5lbs mark plus hybrids in the 2 to 2.5lbs range. Mike Acaster 'escaped' from his work for the afternoon and using a small groundbait feeder with pellet smothered with home-made paste on the hook had some quality bream with the best 7-8-0 plus a few tench, whilst his mate Tony Bolesworth who was also AWOL tried catching on pellet but after a slow start switched to float fished red maggot and corn for a good catch of roach, rudd, and skimmers to 1lb.

I called up at Woodshaw Reservoir last week and was pleased by the reports from a new member who had just returned to our sport and had been previously hitting the day ticket fisheries. He thought the price of his joining WAA was worth every penny for this one water alone where in a few visits he had caught quality crucians, bream, tench, and carp. I pointed out that there were other fisheries in the area equally as good and managed by our same team of volunteers.

Many thanks to member George Hollis who on Sunday was on the ball in promptly reporting leakage into the Trent & Mersey Canal from an overhead pipe at Billinge Green to both the Environment Agency and ourselves. His course of action was text book stuff and what every member coming across a potential pollution should follow. Thankfully the outcome was that it was water and nothing nasty.

We have had a few situations of members taking non-members to some of our private fisheries and even setting up tents; neither are allowed according to our rules and from our experience only cause problems with other members and landowners. So if you wish to take someone with you where there is no public access please ensure that they are a member then you are bomb-proof, but the tents are a definite no no.

Please keep sending me your catch reports either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk. HQ Parker Street is now open as usual between 7 & 9pm on Friday, for 2011 subscriptions, new memberships, and any queries.

Frank Lythgoe

COMING EVENTS:

 

SUNDAY:

Mersey Open (Ladies World Champs Fund Raiser)

Draw 10 am Victoria Park. Book on with Helen Dagnall 01925 635486

MONDAY:

Disabled & Over 60's: Draw 10-30am Stockton Heath British Legion. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486

Junior/Intermediate Summer Series:  Contact Helen Dagnall on 01925 635486

TUESDAY:

Minnows/Beginners Summer Series: Draw 6pm on canal bank opposite Euclid Avenue. All welcome.

 

RESULTS:

 

Minnows

1)      Isaac Gibson        1-9-0

2)      Courtney Wright 1-3-0

3)      Sean Wright        1-1-3

4)      Charlie Forster     15-0

 

Disabled & Over 60's

1)      Graham Belton    5-8-0

2)      Alf Seddon          3-13-14

3)      Brian Pilkington  2-10-10

4)      Lennie Dutton     2-8-8

Intermediates:

1)      Luke Boden      3-6-0

Nathan Rowles 3-6-0

Juniors:

1)      Morgan Adawee 3-2-0

2)      Daniel Burton     2-13-15

3)      Ryan Brown       2-12-14

Woodshaw Junior Series: (Barbeque & presentation match)

1)      Kieran Garside   6-2-0

2)      Jake Parkinson   3-12-0

3)      James Brown     3-6-0

4)      Mike Rudd        2-15-0