29th November 2011 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
The past seven days have been hectic with fish being stocked in the Mount at Buckley which received 150 mirror carp, Appleton Reservoir 80, and 150 smaller fish went in High Legh Fisheries to replace the total fish kill that occurred during last year's long freeze-up. All the fish were purchased from Winsford Anglers netted from The Ocean where they were thinning stocks. They included some stunning looking fish ranging in weight from 1.25lbs to 15lbs. Many thanks to Neil Boaz and his team and the Winsford volunteers.
Our netting team were in action on Monday when at the request of the Christleton Parish Council they finally netted Christleton Pit after being thwarted by a pair of protective swans earlier in the year. The wait was worthwhile as the water was lower making it easier to reach all the fish. We took out 180 carp averaging 8lbs with fish up to 18lbs plus comprising of 10 mirrors with the remainder being commons which joined the fish stocked earlier at The Mount. This underused water in now back in business with a vengeance the rest is now down to our members.
With more netting operations planned we should have a good supply of roach, gudgeon, and perch that will be destined to supplement stocks on our waters where needed. Netting volunteers are always being sought, so if you are interested please give me a ring.
The Pike Anglers Club teach-in event held on the Bridgewater Canal on Sunday had a lower attendance which was possibly due to me omitting it from my Guardian column; however it was advertised on our website and on posters in tackle shops. Certainly those who attended reaped the rewards of individual attention and more in depth tuition by the PAC experts.
The Mersey Series saw a drop in back-up weights making Anthony Higham a clear winner with 6-4-5 of feeder fished roach and bream taken on feeder tactics using worm and maggot. In fact from an all pole match the previous week on this occasion it reversed to all feeder.
Our Disabled and over 60's match pegged either side of Moore Bridge saw veteran member George Barber put a mixed net on the scales for 4-1-8 to take the top spot. Pole fished liquidised/punched bread and caster was the winning method which was also used by runner-up Colin Hall on 3-9-4.
Steve Daley loves his winter pike fishing, especially on the Bridgewater Canal where he has had some notable catches. This week he had fish of 6lbs, 11lbs, topped by a magnificent specimen just under 20lbs.
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 9am Victoria Park
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am Star Inn, Statham. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486
RESULTS:
Mersey Series:
1) Anthony Higham 6-4-5
2) Jeff Shaw 2-14-0
3) Eddie Frangleton 2-9-5
Disabled & Over 60's
1) George Barber 4-1-8
2) Colin Hall 3-9-4
3) Bud Leigh 3-6-8
4) Barry Owen 3-4-12
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