27th November 2012 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
Veteran matchman George Barber blitzed the opposition in our Disabled and Over 60's match fished at Beech Road with 9-0-10 made up of three bream and twenty small roach taken on the pole and bread punch at 12metres. The next three weights although some 6lbs lighter weren't too far apart but Ronnie Durr took the runner-up spot with an all roach net for 2-13-0. Again there were lots of small roach caught which if they grow and survive is good for the canals future.
Our regular Mersey Series match was put on hold on Sunday whilst the annual Fur & Feather event was fished. In a river swollen with floodwater anglers struggled for a bite and were soon walking the bank. I really thought my luck was in when I caught one of the first fish, however as time went on rumours of others hooking a few were passed down the line and I resigned myself to the fact that at least I hadn't blanked, and also it was a nice day so what the hell.
With barely an hour to go the bream fairy weaved her magic as my tip went round in an unmistakable bite, now game on and wide awake. A bronze beauty soon lay in my net and after a quick hit with the nitro I was as right as rain. I eventually put my three fish on the scales for 7-7-12 trying to hide my smirk of satisfaction but was soon brought down to earth when Ross Wightman quipped, "That must be the daftest bream in the river."
However I was mindful of our Chairman, Chris Grehan's oft quote, "You are better being lucky than good." So, as pleased as punch I went home with sixty quid and the biggest piece of smoked gammon imaginable. Derek Bibby who but for the intervention of lady luck should have been the winner was runner-up with 2-9-12. Thanks must go to Cheshire Angling for sourcing and presenting the prizes and also match organiser Ross Wightman who was worried the night before that the river may have been unfishable.
Members should be especially vigilant at this quiet time of the year as we approach Christmas of poachers on our waters. A number of Polish anglers were evicted by a member this week from Rixton Claypits and another would be poacher from Moore Quarry. You can always help out the bailiffs by having a wander around your favourite water whenever you have a few minutes to spare. Don't forget poaching is a criminal offence under the Theft Act so you should always call the police on each occasion and note vehicle numbers.
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 on 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 (Fur & Feather) Draw 10am Star Inn, Statham. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486
RESULTS:
Mersey (Fur & Feather)
1) Frank Lythgoe 7-7-12
2) Derek Bibby 2-9-12
3) Ross Wightman 12-5
4) Ste Featherstone 10-10
Disabled & Over 60's (Bridgewater)
1) George Barber 9-0-10
2) Ronnie Durr 2-13-0
3) Lenny Dutton 2-3-8
4) Barry Chambers 1-14-10
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