25th September 2012 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
Last week one of our members caught an 8lbs carp from Cicily Mill Pool and saved it from a grizzly fate as the fish was trailing a 3oz lead plus lead core and what looked like 30lbs line attached via a chod-rig. There really is no excuse for poorly made rigs as there is plenty of 'how it's done' stuff on the internet or friendly tackle shops. Don't be too proud to ask, and don't forget you can always put your name down for our carp class which is aimed at safe rig making and other tips. There is a proven need so if anyone fancies it please drop me an email or give me a ring.
Ian Harding made the most a let-up from the torrential rain for a quick trip to High Legh Fishery. He had no time to buy his usual maggots so made the most of what was to hand in his kitchen, yes, that back to basics favourite, bread. He fed two whetted liquidised balls and fished bread flake on the hook over it. He lost his first fish but beefed up his hook-length and ended up with nine carp to 3lbs and three small tench.
The Mersey Championship on Sunday was affected by the weather and flood conditions. Match organiser Ros Wightman had a good start to the event for as he was checking the time for shouting the 'all in' he dropped his mobile into the murky depths. He managed to retrieve it but the speaker doesn't work so I hope that he has a good text deal. Martin Griffiths joined the ranks of Mersey Champions with 6-8-0 well clear of runner up Adam Harman on 4-5-0.
It was a much smaller turnout for our Disabled & Over 60's match on Monday, hardly surprising considering the weather. Veteran matchman Jimmy Byrne showed his mastery at the Stage Lane venue with a mixed net of roach and skimmers for 4-1-2. George Hollis and Alan Clarke tied for second with 2-6-10. Next Mondays venue is Daresbury Labs.
Many thanks to those members who send me their catch reports, 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:
SUNDAY:
Mersey Series: Draw 9am at Victoria Park, entry/pools £10 all in.
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am Star Inn, Statham. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486
RESULTS:
Mersey Championship
1) Martin Griffiths 6-8-0
2) Adam Harman 4-5-0
3) Roy Everson 4-2-0
Disabled & Over 60's (Bridgewater)
1) Jimmy Byrne 4-1-2
2) George Hollis
Alan Clarke 2-6-10
4)Alan Brown 1-3-10
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