15th October 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
Phil Hancock fished the River Mersey for the first time on Monday and set his stall out fishing the quiver tip and a small groundbait feeder presenting maggot on the hook. He had a bite every cast but as he stated hitting them is a very different matter. Still he had a good net of fish which included roach, perch, small skimmers, and some of the biggest gudgeon he has caught in many a year. He experienced a lot of pike activity losing a number fish that were snatched off the hook, but most important is that there is now another Mersey convert.
Sundays Mersey Series saw Jeff Shaw's roach catch of 13-13-12 caught on long pole tactics give him a clear win with almost 6lbs to spare over second placed Ray Bowden on 7-15-0. The top four anglers all fished pole tactics where it seems more bites are converted to fish in the net as opposed to anglers using the feeder.
The Disabled & Over 60's match was fished on the Mersey again on Monday but the results were down slightly from the previous week. Veteran match angler Frankie Holden was the top rod with 6-0-0 of roach and perch followed by Derek Bibby with a similar net weighing 4-12-0.
Alan Robinson visited our pocket sized High Legh Fishery for the first time on Friday and was pleased with his catch of eight carp taken on pop-up boilies fished against the island. Although there was nothing remotely approaching double figures the fish gave a good account of themselves on his light feeder set-up.
Don't forget there is still a substantial reward offered that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for setting fire to the covered in working area at Grey Mist Mere over the weekend of 22/23 of September. On Saturday we are having a major clean-up around this fishery so anyone who wishes to help meet on the car park from 9am onwards.
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:
1) Jeff Shaw 13-13-12
2) Ray Bowden 7-15-8
3) Dave Hill 7-4-0
4) Bob Brander 6-10-5
Disabled & Over 60's: (Mersey)
1) Frank Holden 6-0-0
2) Derek Bibby 4-12-0
3) Lennie Dutton 4-6-6
4) Bud Leigh 4-0-0
COMING EVENTS:
SUNDAY:
Mersey Series: Draw 9am. Victoria Park (fish 74 back)
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's: Draw 10am Star Inn. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486.
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