11th December 2012 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

11^th December 2012 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

Just a quick update on last Wednesdays stocking at Association owned Sandiway Lakes, the two mirrors I mentioned at 26lbs actually weighed 27-2-0 and 27-1-0 and were the largest so far produced and supplied by V S Fisheries. These fish should rocket in size and are the fastest growers from around 9000 fish and are only 6.5 years old! The 28 mirrors and two commons released into the small lake averaged 8.3lbs and if current growth rates are anything to go by this also should be a pretty awesome fishery in the future, not just for carp but for roach, rudd, perch, tench, and bream.

The Disabled& Over 60's match on Monday was fished in the 'dead length' as most areas were covered in ice. This is getting to be a bit repetitive but well done to Jimmy Byrne  who won yet again, this time with 5-11-0 of small roach and skimmers taken on the pole and punch bread. Close behind was Ron Durr with a similar net of fish for 5-7-8.There were lots of 2 and 3lb weights which for this time of the year is good news indeed. Pete Critchley spent an age playing a pike before being told 'they don't count' and veteran angler Geoff Brooks complained that he had a total of 116 fish and didn't even win his section. More serious was that he didn't have the time to eat his meat and potato pie!

The Sunday Mersey Series again fished really hard and with extra water and debris in the river. Paul Harding added a successive win to his belt with 6-2-0 which included roach plus a bonus bream. Match organiser Ross Wightman was runner up and back in the frame but with a meagre 14ounces.

Members are reminded that when visiting our Wide Hole fishery at Poynton that they should either park on our land or on the public car park. On no account must they park on the lane that runs adjacent to our fishery.

The neatly bagged but embarrassing growing mound of members rubbish has been removed by volunteers from the car park on the small lake. It really leaves me speechless with the moronic behaviour of a minority of our members, surely if you bring it with you it is no great strain to take away the empty packaging. Be warned the committee are adamant that any member found depositing rubbish on or near any of our fisheries will receive an automatic life ban. Likewise this also applies on any of our fisheries for being in possession/consuming alcohol or drugs, violence, or any fish welfare issues including illegally introducing or transferring fish. No warning, just a straight ban.

Reminder that existing night permits expire at the end of the month and are available from HQ on a Friday evening or by post. There has been an increase to £35 for the senior permit but the junior remains unchanged.

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 Series

1)      Paul Harding          6-2-0

2)      Ross Whiteman        14-0

3)      Derek Bibby             12-0

Disabled & Over 60's Fur & Feather (Bridgewater, Statham)

1)      Jimmy Byrne           5-11-0

2)      Ronnie Durr             5-7-8               

3)      George Barber         4-9-4

4)      George Hollis          3-15-0