2nd April 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
How I hate being 'ripped off' by fish or much worse losing hard earned cash, the latter fortunately has not happened to me but several members this past week have been the victims of an apparently legal way of incurring unnecessary extra cost when renewing their Environment Agency fishing licence online. I would point out that if you use www.postoffice.co.uk/rod-fishing-licence you are quite safe.
However if on your web search it throws up www.rodlicence.net/ it will cost you £11 extra for them to 'process' your licence and similarly at www.rodfishinglicence.com/ it will cost you an extra £20 to avail yourself of their service. To me it's a no-brainer, either use the Post office official site set down in my first paragraph or if you are unsure of web purchase procedure visit your local post office and by doing so perhaps help to keep it open.
As regards actual fishing over the Easter holiday, well it leaves a lot to be desired as sport was generally poor in the bright sunshine but continuing freezing arctic conditions. I couldn't think of an excuse to dust off my tackle and venture onto the bankside but the magnetic pull of our sport and the remote chance of a few fish did tempt some members although the majority of anglers were simply going through the motions.
The Bridgewater Canal at Walton however continues to produce a few fish mainly skimmers, roach, and the odd marauding pike. Bread punch, pinkie or caster for the better stamp of fish.
C&D Pools at Wigan are providing some sport and our bailiffs report small fish being caught on both waters. Our volunteers have been busy at Woodshaw Reservoir improving parking arrangements at this popular fishery. I know that I have said this over many winters, or should I now say spring as it feels like the former, but wrap up well if you visit this fishery as the prevailing wind there is cruel.
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
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