12th March 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

12^th March 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

The same canal but a different place makes all the difference. Following last weeks abysmal match results on the Bridgewater Canal it was a case of back to where the fish can usually be found during the winter months.

The Warrington Anglers local winter league saw most of the fish tightly shoaled in Lymm Village borne out by the fact that most if not all the top weights came from just six adjacent  pegs. The individual winner, Paul Hughes caught thirty net roach in thirty put-ins using pinkie over groundbait. Runner-up Phil Cross really had to work hard for his 10-1-4 net of small roach taken on bread punch. Saints took the team honours with 20 points followed closely by Black Claggers on 19. Overall it looks like a close contest between Cheshire Gold who with 145 points are just 5 ahead of rivals Saints with one match to go.

Our Disabled & Over 60's match saw match organiser John Dagnall move back to the Dead Length where George Barber took the individual crown with a nice net of hybrids for 7-13-0 caught on bread punch.  He was closely followed by Barry Chambers on 7-4-0 who took his better fish on caster and included a 1.5lbs skimmer in his runner-up catch.

Congratulations to Martin James on taking over the chairmanship of the National Junior Anglers Association. This organisation has been in existance for many years promoting inter-club competition between Angling Clubs. Long may it continue.

On the Mersey the last match of the season it was a real grueller and was won by Eddie Frangleton with a single 1-10-0 hybrid and saw Lee Clarke and Karl Guy in joint second place with just one roach each for 7-10.

Don't forget your catch reports are invaluable to this column and fellow members. Either ring me on 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk. HQ 52, Parker Street is open as usual between 7 & 9-00pm on Friday, for subscriptions, new memberships/night permits, or any queries.

Frank Lythgoe

RESULTS:

Warrington Anglers Local Winter League:

Individuals:

1)      Paul Hughes (Saints)                   14-0-0

2)      Phil Cross (Bob's Lot)                10-1-4

3)      Martin Griffiths (Black Claggers) 9-7-8

4)      George Barber (Warrington Red)  7-12-8

Teams on the day: Saints 20points, Black Claggers 19, Cheshire Gold 15

League Overall: Cheshire Gold 145points, Saints 140, Bob's Lot & Black Claggers 123, Warrington Red 101, and Woolston 85.

Disabled & Over 60's

1)      George Barber                       7-13-0

2)      Barry Chambers                     7-4-0

3)      Derek Bibby                           4-2-12

4)      Jimmy Byrne                          3-6-0

COMING EVENTS:

MONDAY:

Disabled & Over 60's:  Draw 10am Star Inn. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486.