4th October 2011 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
A worrying development at our Manchester end of the Bridgewater Canal is that a male person has been asking anglers to pay a day ticket. This has been brought to our attention by a junior member who was likewise approached but asked the man to produce his membership card whereupon he walked away and left the scene. For the record we do not issue day tickets on any part of the canal. If anyone is approached please ring the police immediately and also let me know.
A new and long awaited series of pike matches are being run in the North West by Baileys Tackle and they are proving popular with the first match to be held on Grey Mist Mere at month end already a sell-out. The series has also attracted some top tackle sponsors with lots of prizes on offer ranging from clothing to rods. Anyone interested in taking part ring Andy or Bernard at Baileys Tackle on 01925 823441.
It is getting that time of the year when pike fishing comes into its own so local waters such as the River Mersey which is virtually untapped are worth a visit. One angler this week tried his hand on the venue and had fish of 9, 11, and 17lbs during a short day session. All were taken on dead bait. If running water is your thing and you fancy something further afield or more picturesque then you could do far worse than try our Dee fisheries which hold quality pike.
Sandiway large lake has produced a fair number of big twenties and thirties so far this year, the latest I hear on the grapevine only this past week was allegedly 34lbs, but as usual no confirmation and sadly no photographs which are vital to monitor growth rates and to ensure our stocking policy is on track. Many thanks to those few members who do take the trouble to send me their fish details which of course I do not report if that is their wish.
The Bridgewater Canal is currently alive with small skimmer bream so the next few seasons could be interesting as they pack on weight in this popular fishery. Some certainly showed up in our Disabled & Over 60's match which resulted in a dead heat as local canal aces Jimmy Byrne and Lennie Dutton both put identical mixed nets on the scales for 5-8-8. Committee member Graham Belton took the third spot with 5lbs dead.
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 (members only) draw 10am Victoria Park
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10-30am Stockton Heath British Legion. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486
RESULTS:
Disabled & Over 60's
1) Jim Byrne/Lennie Dutton 5-8-8
3) Graham Belton 5-0-0
4) Ian McLean 2-12-14
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