31st July 2012 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
Last weekend Adam Clarke and his dad paid a visit to the River Alyn, fishing slightly downstream of Ithells Bridge it was a double first for them both, first time on the venue and their first encounter with the lady of the river, the majestic grayling. They had twenty in total ranging from ounces to a few which were weighed at 1-13-0 along with plenty of dace, chub, and brown trout, and even a flounder that was well out of the brackish water of the estuary. The larger specimens took worm and the smaller fish were caught on maggot.
The carp at Grey Mist Mere are generally putting on weight with Mike Boot reporting a new twenty that having been stocked at around 16lbs sent the scales round to 20-3-0. Steve Kemble had three small commons plus a mirror of 20lbs that had dropped a pound from March but had obviously recently spawned from the newish scars which were treated before release. Although the tench fishing seems to have slowed somewhat Ian Boardman still managed a cracking fish of 9-2-0. There seems to be a resurgence of perch with lots of small ones being caught on maggot.
Colin Reece fished at Wide Hole last week and reports catching some quality bream, skimmers, and roach, all taken on maggot and waggler tactics. We are aware that this fishery needs some TLC so get in touch if you fancy helping out. The venue is definitely worth a visit, especially following a hard session as a confidence booster.
I never listen to gossip as a rule but last week a certain well known postman member who I will call Bob was weighing his catch at our Ladies International Fund Match on the Mersey and was definitely up for a section win. Unfortunately as he put his fish in the weighing basket a bream of at least 4lbs made a break for freedom. Now I would have thought a man could easily 'outrun' a fish on dry land but despite Bobs best attempts it evaded capture and in no time had flipped itself back into its natural environment. To add insult to injury according to witnesses its forked tail came out of the water in a final defiant gesture.
Many thanks to those members who send me their catch reports for without them both this column and my blog would be far smaller, so please keep them coming. Contact me 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:
SATURDAY:
Please Note: Harold Smith Cup has been postponed, will advertise new date in due course.
SUNDAY:
Mersey Series draw 9am Victoria Park car park £10 all in.
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am Star Inn, Statham. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486
Woodshaw Series, draw 5pm, fish 6-30 to 8-30pm.
Intermediates/Juniors, River Mersey, draw 6pm.
TUESDAY:
Minnows (beginners) Summer Series (Bridgewater Canal) Draw 6pm on bank opposite Euclid Avenue Contact Helen Dagnall for further details Tel 01925 635486
RESULTS:
Mersey Sunday Series
1) Paul Harding 4-7-0
2) Ray Bowden 3-6-0
3) Gary Mannion 3-4-0
Disabled & Over 60's (Mersey)
1) Geoff Brooks 2-12-12
2) Bud Lee 1-13-10
3) Paul Bibby 1-8-8
4) Pete Critchley 1-7-2
Woodshaw Series
1) Matthew Dawber 11-8-0
2) Jake Parkinson 5-8-0
3) Liam Gaskell 5-6-0
4) George Winstanley 4-10-0
Juniors
1) Shaun Wright 23-6-0
2) Morgan Adawee 19-2-0
3) Adam Harman 18-0-0
Intermediate Summer Series
1) Nathan Rowles 27-10-0
2) Daniel Burton 19-12-0
Minnows
1) Charlie Forster 1-6-5
2) Owen Stoll 1-4-0
3) Ethan Owen 1-2-0
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