30th July 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
Good news for river anglers this week is that we have just this week leased a stretch of the upper River Alyn at Caergwrle. It covers approximately half a mile of both banks and offers good parking and access. Apparently the previous club had it for many years but it has not been leased out for some time. It holds mainly trout and grayling and will suit both fly and bait anglers although at present the water levels are low, but it is something different. Maps and directions will be out as soon as possible. Thanks to our bailiff Mike Lewis for all his help during negotiations for this acquisition.
Liam Morris caught twenty three quality crucians on his visit the Cicily Mill Pool this past week whilst his fishing mate Bill Coombes managed three crucians and some decent bream, all fish fell to ledgered maggot. Unfortunately the visit was marred for Bill when a light fingered opportunist stole his new brolly that was leaning against his car. If anyone has any information on this incident please contact me in strictest confidence. I would like to think that this was taken into safe custody to be eventually returned to its rightful owner, if not we do not want such scum in the ranks of our members.
Philip Sutton inspired by Mark Pritchard's report on his Mersey catches visited the venue and had his best ever session taking a good catch of skimmers on both the feeder and waggler using maggot. It just goes to show that members who share their fishing exploits can assist fellow anglers.
The final of the Woodshaw Reservoir Junior Series took place on Monday ending with a prize presentation where nobody left empty hand and of course the usual barbeque. The match was won by James Brown with 5-6-0 but the series overall winner was Lewis Turner. Thanks to all concerned who helped to make this a success.
Members Paul Floyd and Gerry Gleeson are taking part in the Barbel Society Challenge in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund and will be fishing fourteen rivers and hopefully catching a double figure barbel from each venue. It runs from the 8th to 22nd August and the aim is to get sponsorship for each double figure fish caught. Cheques or postal orders should be made out to The Army Benevolent Fund and sent to:- Gerry Gleeson 42 Freemantle Street, Edgeley, Stockport SK3 9LF. Paypal donations to Gerry-gleeson1@hotmail.com.
Keep sending in your catch reports which 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:
Mersey Series: (Ladies International Team Fund Raiser)
1) Dave Brookes 8-3-0
2) Eddie Frangleton 2-15-0
3) Ant Higham 2-2-0
4) Helen Dagnall 2-1-0
Woodshaw Junior Summer Series:
1) James Brown 5-6-0
2) Alex Ainscough 5-4-0
3) Dillon Crompton 4-3-0
Disabled & Over 60's:-
1) Bud Lea 4-14-14
2) Alan Brown 4-8-12
3) Alf Seddon 3-10-10
Dickie Wernham
Juniors (Bridgewater)
1) Morgan Adawee 15-11-13
2) Callum Brown 1-3-6
3) Jason Conroy 14-13
Intermediates (Mersey)
1) Jon Andrews 7-0-0
2) Ryan Brown 2-0-10
3) Lewis Wightman 1-15-0
Minnows:
1) Owen Stoll 1-10-10
2) Harrison Dylan 1-5-2
3) Jake Braide 15-10
4) Callum Barnett 14-00
COMING EVENTS:
SUNDAY:
Mersey Series Draw 9am Victoria Park
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's: Disabled & Over 60's: Draw 10am Star Inn. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486.
Junior/Intermediates Summer Series (Rod Only- R Mersey) Draw 6pm Victoria Park.
TUESDAY:
Minnows Summer Series Draw 6pm on canal bank opposite Euclid Avenue. Contact Helen or Dave at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486
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