23rd October 2012 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
The ink was barely dry on new member, Peter Sheridan's membership but he soon opened up his account on our Wide Hole Fishery with a superbly conditioned pike of 14lbs.The fish was taken on mackerel fillet and had bite marks from an even larger specimen. He also reported that two other anglers also caught half a dozen fish between them. So it seems to be where the pike action is at the moment.
Ackers Pit is still really fishing well but the colour is starting to drop out of the water which may change things in a week or so, however at present carp, roach, rudd, and tench are feeding well. Fish are coming to a variety of baits but punch bread, caster, or pellet are producing the best results.
The Mount at Buckley is another place to visit for a confidence booster at this time of the year with members still reporting good all round sport. Two members from Abergele reckoned that amongst their catches of carp, roach, and bream, they had some specimen perch to around 2.5lbs. All taken on feeder fished maggot and hair rigged corn.
Steve Featherstone bucked the pole or tip trend when he won these weeks Mersey Series with 7-8-0 of roach on maggot fished bolognaise style. I cannot believe this but second place yet again went to match organiser Ross Wightman with 6-5-0. I think he has lost count about how many times he has been in the runner up place; he said "If I had 50lbs someone else would have 51." Watch this space I have a feeling his luck may change.
Our popular Disabled & Over 60's event saw weights down on last week but the numbers of fish caught increased as the area was alive with small roach and skimmers. This made it a close event with less than half a pound separating the top four. Winner Ronnie Durr had a lot of fish for 3-10-10. There were a good number of weights between 2 and 3lbs.
I would remind members that dogs are not allowed on any of our fisheries. One member chose to flout this rule on our stretch of the River Wye over the weekend and compounded this by refusing to show the riparian owner his membership booklet (rule 5).
The funeral of Jack Bellis takes place at 2-30pm Thursday 25th October at Christchurch, Padate and then at Walton Crematorium.
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 & 8-30pm every Friday, for subscriptions, new memberships/night permits, or any queries.
Frank Lythgoe
COMING EVENTS:
SUNDAY:
Mersey Series: Draw 9am on bank near the 40's pegs entry/pools £10 all in.
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am Star Inn, Statham. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486
RESULTS:
Warrington Local Winter League
Individuals: 1) Phil Cross (Bob's Lot) 8-13-5, 2) Adam Harman (Black Claggers) 6-9-4
Teams: Bob's Lot 18points, Cheshire Gold & Saints 16
Mersey Series
1) Steve Featherstone 7-8-0
2) Ross Wightman 6-5-0
3) Martin Lenihan 5-3-0
Disabled & Over 60's (Bridgewater)
1) Ronnie Durr 3-10-10
2) Jimmy Byrne 3-7-14
3) Barry Owen 3-6-4
4) Graham Belton 3-3-2
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