27th March 2012 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
The Disabled & Over 60's match at Thelwall Station was a disappointing affair possibly due to the fact that all the wild life habitat and fish holding areas have been almost completely wiped out. Alan Brown who was second in last week's match upped his game to take the top spot. He put 3-5-0 of skimmers and roach on the scales taken on the pole using bread and caster. Less than an ounce separated the next three weights.
Gary Doherty and his two mates had a good days fishing at Rixton Claypits this week when on Tuesday they set their stall out using waggler tactics and loose-fed maggots. Sport was so good they saw no reason to change. A beautiful sunny day, swims near the car park, and an endless supply of skimmers and roach queuing to take their bait, that's fishing at its best. Add a 5lbs tench and a roach that they weighed at 1.5lbs for good measure and they were more than happy.
Neil Plunkett has made the most of a few days rest from slaving away on WAA working parties. His first venue was Ackers Pit where he had twenty four nice roach up to half a pound plus (he stopped counting at two dozen!) Waggler and maggot was the successful method coupled with regular loose-fed micro pellets.
He followed this with a pleasant days sport at our Mount Fishery at Buckley where after taking some advice from Brian Jones our resident bailiff he proceeded to christen his new rod and also to try out optonic bite alarms for the first time. His catch of fifteen carp from 2.5 to 6lbs ensured that he was more than happy with his session. Despite getting some grief when we recently heavily stocked this underused fishery the steady stream of new members from the area and members testimonials have confirmed it was the right course of action for the greater good.
If any member has any recent catch reports from the River Wyre prior to the end of this coarse fish close season I would appreciate it if you could drop me an email with full details. There has been several seals (now back at sea) that have caused untold damage to fish stocks and in partnership with St Michaels AC we are collating fishery catch details.
Several member have been caught on one of our fisheries with alcohol, it is clear enough in our rules that it is banned. I know it is a shame that decent anglers cannot enjoy a couple of beers, but some anglers sadly don't know the difference between a couple and a full case.
Don't forget let me have any catch reports either by phone Tel 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk. HQ 52, Parker Street is now open as usual between 7 & 9pm every Friday, for subscriptions, new memberships/night permits, or any queries.
Frank Lythgoe
COMING EVENTS
MONDAY:
1st Association Match: Draw 10am Star Inn, Statham. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486
RESULTS
Disabled & Over 60's (Bridgewater Canal)
1) Alan Brown 3-5-0
2) Dennis Bates 2-5-2
3) Bud Lea 2-4-12
4) Lennie Dutton 2-4-8
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