31st January 2012 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
As regards our popular Disabled & Over 60's regular Monday event there's good news and bad news this week. First the bad news is that fishing is predictably rubbish at this moment in time but the good news is that although weights were low all catches were made up of hundreds of tiny roach which is promising for the future of the canal. It was fished this week either side of Moore Post Office and winner Pete Critchley pole-fished bread punch and squat for 2-11-4. Ron Durr on 1-15-4 was in runner-up spot with only ounces separating the other back-up weights.
A titbit of information for our pike anglers came from match organiser John Dagnall who told me that during the event pike were striking everywhere followed by explosions of small fish as they made their escape. He was informed by one of the narrow boat owners that he had witnessed the capture of a monster pike the day previous day only 4ozs short of 30lbs.
A few single figure pike were reported on my visit to Phoenix Park Lake on Tuesday despite a thin layer of ice at one end of the fishery. Work is stating soon on pathways and pegs where the majority of the willow has been extensively coppiced. William Scowy had a nice male fish of 13lbs from Budworth Mere on Saturday.
The Mersey match was a repeat of last week with anglers struggling for bites with winner Jimmy Byrne needing only 1-5-1 of tiny roach caught on a maggot feeder set-up.
I have helped to organise an Irish Tourist Board Sponsored Supper Night on Thursday 9th February at the Grappenhall Ex-Servicemen's Club, Chester Road, Grappenhall, WA4 2QG. If you are considering an Irish angling holiday this is your opportunity to meet and chat with leading representatives of Irelands angling travel trade, hoteliers, pub owners, B&B's, and self catering houses.
Looks to be a good night with a free supper thrown in for good measure so why not come along and enjoy the craic and you might even win a holiday for two with a complimentary draw ticket. It's got to be worth a punt! Pre-book to ensure your supper table seat ring Dave Houghton on 0151 324 4744 or email dave@activeirishbreaks.com.
And for match fishermen there are four angling open matches at normal entry fees at local day-ticket fisheries. The winner each day wins an angling holiday for two worth £500.
Please contact the fishery direct for time etc.
Monday February 6 – St Helens AA Open on Carr Mill Dam. Tel 07759 358474
Tuesday February 7 – Partridge Lakes Open Match. Tel 0795 005 7613
Wednesday February 8 – Blundell's Open Match. Tel: 0161 775 2124
Thursday February 9 – Brookside Fisheries Open Match. Tel 079741 82232
I would welcome any 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 subscriptions, new memberships/night permits, or any queries.
Frank Lythgoe
COMING EVENTS
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am Star Inn, Statham. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486
RESULTS
Mersey Series:
1) Jimmy Byrne 1-5-1
2) Anthony Higham 15-3
3) Jimmy Gannon 14-2
Disabled & Over 60's
1) Pete Critchley 2-11-4
2) Ron Durr 1-15-4
3) George Hollis 1-13-4
4) George Barber 1-11-8
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