26th November 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

26^th November 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

Many thanks to all the volunteers that turned up on Friday to help at Warrington Anglers Association annual carp stocking program, so many in fact that regulars Steve Kemble and myself were relegated to numbering the fish and writing down the weights. Certainly no complaints there as a 'job swap' with those members who spent hours in freezing water lovingly releasing the fish was a welcome change.

There were lots of oohs and aahs as the fantastic VS Fisheries carp were released into their new homes at Sandiway Lakes where 45xC4's went into the 17.5acre fishery and 9xC6's into the main 53 acre specimen lake. It was the turn of Moore Quarry next and again the welcoming committee took over ferrying the 15 C5 fish after weighing to our by now freezing chest wader wearing water babies for release to the murky depths and a new life. Grey Mist Mere followed suit with a 25 C5 introduction

For the record the C4's varied from 8 to over 10lbs, C5's 13.5 to 15.5lbs, and the C6's saw 3 fish averaging 18.5 with 6 around 20.5lbs. These fish are ordered two years in advance with current orders in place until winter 2015. Our intrepid photographer worked overtime to upload pictures onto our Facebook page and our webmaster will shortly put them on our website.

A late report from Keith Sutton of an incredible catch of sixteen prime roach from the Mount three weeks ago taken on pole and pellet. In company with his young grandson who was fishing next to him they were both catching an endless stream of small perch and roach on 4mm offerings when Keith decided to step up to a banded 10mm  pellet hoping for a carp. His float dipped almost as it hit the water resulting in an awesome red finned beauty of just over 2lbs looking up at him from the folds of his landing net. This was followed by fifteen others with the best weighed at 2-14-0.

On the match scene weights plummeted following the heavy frosts with not a single angler breaking the 1lb barrier on our Disabled & Over 60's event held on Monday at Pickering Bridge. Keith Wernham took the winner's purse with 11-12 closely followed by match organiser John Dagnall on 11-4. For the record only small perch were caught with the exception of George Barber who snared a lonely roach. I must admit this area that many years ago was a prolific match venue has never recovered from a severe dredging operation and marginal weed removal operation at that time.

Our Mersey Series saw Manchester rod Karl Guy romp home to his first win in two years on the river with 4-14-4 which included a bonus bream and skimmers taken on a block end feeder and maggot. Ray Bowden was second with 2-9-4.

As the weather goes colder I would really appreciate any catch reports. These are invaluable to this column and fellow members planning fishing trips. 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. Karl Guy                     4-14-4

2. Ray Bowden              2-9-4                        

3. Dave Hill                     2-6-0

4. Roy Everson               1-13-0     

   Disabled & Over 60's:

1. Keith Wernham        11-12               

2. John Dagnall              11-4         

3. Paul Bibby                    7-0  

4. George Barber             6-4

   COMING EVENTS:

   SUNDAY:

   Mersey Series: Draw 9am. Mersey Walk (fish 74 back)

   MONDAY:

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

    

19th November 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

19^th November 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

I had the phone call I have been waiting for from Viv Sheers on Monday of this week to say that due to the possibility of a freeze-up he is bringing our fish order on Friday 22^nd November. This is our ongoing annual carp stocking program that will start at Sandiway Lakes at approximately 9am. Members are more than welcome if they would like to see the quality fish supplied by VS Fisheries released into their new homes at this venue, Moore Quarry, and Grey Mist Mere. If anyone would like to really get down and dirty and help then bring a pair of chest waders. The fish will be a mixture of three year classes, C4's, 5's, and 6's all with known certificated lineage.

Saturday saw the third leg of our Pairs event held on our stretch of the Macclesfield Canal at Congleton. The canal fished well taking into account the colder weather and individual winner Neil Davies made good use of his end peg advantage alternating between bread punch and worm  for a weight of 7-6-6 which was made up of a 2lbs plus perch and roach. Runner- up Kev Green with 5-1-11 was drawn in the same section and also had a bonus perch and roach. Kev Green and Adam Harman snatched the pairs lead with an overall 17 points total.

Derek Bibby was the top rod at our Mersey Series this week with 5-9-7 catch of roach and perch taken on a groundbait feeder and red maggot from peg 74. Martin Lennihan was a very close second with a similar net of fish for 5-6-7 alternating between pole and the feeder. Last weeks winner Ant Higham went for the treble and glory by targeting as usual the rivers large bream but it was a no show and he bombed out in a fast flowing river. A second reminder that our annual Mersey Fur & Feather Match is to be held on 8^th December (strictly members only) book in with Cheshire Angling to ensure your place.

The colder weather caused the weights to drop on our Monday Disabled & Over 60's match held on the Bridgewater Canal at Red Lane. Ron Durr put together an all roach catch taken on the pole and punch for 3-1-10 and Geoff Brooks was runner-up with 2-13-2.   

As the weather goes colder I would really appreciate any catch reports. These are invaluable to this column and fellow members planning fishing trips. 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 Pairs Series:

Individuals:

1. Neil Davies               7-6-6

2. Kev Green                 5-1-11

3. Lee Clarke                 4-9-8

Pairs: Adam Harman & Kev Green 17points, Neil Davies & Bob Campbell 20, Lee Clark & Ryan Brown/Graham Belton 22.

Mersey Series:

1. Derek Bibby              5-9-7

2. Martin Lennihan       5-6-7                     

3. Ray Bowden              5-0-11

4. Arthur Plumb             3-4-6      

Disabled & Over 60's:

1. Ron Durr                    3-1-10           

2. Geoff Brooks             2-13-2

3. Derek Bibby               2-12-14  

4. Lenny Dutton             2-6-0

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:

Mersey Series: Draw 9am. Mersey Walk (fish 42 up)

MONDAY:

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

12th November 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

12^th November 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

Ant Higham has won our Mersey Series for the second week in succession as he made the most of another end peg draw to put 7-9-12 on the scales made up of a bonus bream, skimmers and roach. Runner-up Ray Bowden drew the other end peg to end up with a similar catch for 7-5-0. Most anglers fished a groundbait feeder in conditions that saw the river carrying extra water for the third week running. Catches have improved with most angers on the 2 to 3lbs mark. The Mersey Fur & Feather Match is to be held on 8^th December (strictly members only) book in with Cheshire Angling to ensure your place.

Derek Bibby put together a skimmer and roach catch to take the winners' purse at our Monday Disabled & Over 60's match on the Bridgewater Canal at Grappenhall. Second placed Ron Durr's day started well as he took a bream of 2lbs on his first put in on the pole and added small roach to weigh 3-2-0.

Our bailiffs report that Worthington Lakes are producing plenty of quality roach and skimmers although carp anglers are noticeable by their absence. I spoke to a member last week who was suitably impressed by his brief session on Arley (the middle reservoir) when he vowed to make a return trip very soon.

Quite a few members have asked when we are carrying out our annual carp stocking program. The answer is that I do not have a date at present as this depends upon when the fish are netted and sorted from VS Fisheries stock ponds.  I will publish details when known so that members who wish to watch/help can turn up on the day.

There is a working party on the Mount at Buckley on Sunday 17^th November meet 9am on car park if you are interested. Ask for Brian Jones or Derek Cowell.

As the weather goes colder I would really appreciate any catch reports. These are invaluable to this column and fellow members planning fishing trips. 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 Winter Pairs Series:  

1)      Kev Green                      5-3-4

2)      Mike Savage                   3-6-0

3)      Phil Cross                        2-6-3

Leading Pairs: Mike Savage & Craig Lowndes 12pts, Kev Green & Adam Harman 13pts, Bob Campbell & Neil Davies 14pts.

Mersey Series:

1)      Ant Higham                      7-9-12

2)      Ray Bowden                      7-5-0                      

3)      Jimmy Byrne                      3-7-0

4)      Arthur Plumb                      3-6-0       

Disabled & Over 60's:

1)      Derek Bibby               5-10-2          

2)      Ron Durr                    3-2-10

3)      Jimmy Byrne              3-0-8   

4)      Trev Bainbridge         2-2-8

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:

Mersey Series: Draw 9am. Mersey Walk (fish 70's)

MONDAY:

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

5th November 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

5^th November 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

Everything turned out perfect at our Mersey Series Match for organiser Ant Higham (aka King of the River) as he drew an end peg that as luck had it turned out to be the only one with some slack water in a flooded river. Ant put together an impressive catch of perch, skimmers, bream, and roach for 12lbs taken on groundbait feeder and maggot for an easy win. Unfortunately weights then plummeted as anglers struggled to hold bottom and even see bites but Mersey regular Roy Everson persevered to take second spot with 1-7-8.

Our Monday Disabled & Over 60's match unsurprisingly saw weights down on the previous week following a heavy frost. There was almost a complete change in prize winners with the exception of Lenny (end peg) Dutton who was in the money again and crept up to second place with 2-9-12, however the clear winner was George Hollis who put together a net of skimmers and roach for 4-0-8. Lots of small fish were caught.

The Mount at Buckley is still producing good sport according to member Phil Hancock who caught a mixture of roach, perch, tench, and four carp on groundbait feeder and maggot. I would really appreciate some catch reports on Offa's Dyke Pools (Llanfynydd Road CH7 4LQ) which is only a ten minute drive from The Mount.

The second round of our pair's series was fished on the Trent & Mersey Canal at Billinge in strong winds and heavy rain. Kev Green played the waiting game to tempt two large perch and a roach of 1lb that also took a liking to his worm bait for a total weight of 5-3-4. Mike Savage was runner-up with 3-6-0 of small skimmers and roach. Mike and his partner Craig Lowndes are still the leading pair by just one point. Next match on the 16^th November.

Ouch, one of our members reported a glitch in our map directions to Worthington Lakes so I would ask all members who have had any problems to any of our fisheries or found nearer location post codes to please let me know as we intend to produce an updated map book when current stocks are depleted. The fisheries as shown in your membership booklet are the definitive list.

I would really appreciate more 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:

Warrington Winter Pairs Series:  

1)      Kev Green                      5-3-4

2)      Mike Savage                   3-6-0

3)      Phil Cross                        2-6-3

Leading Pairs: Mike Savage & Craig Lowndes 12pts, Kev Green & Adam Harman 13pts, Bob Campbell & Neil Davies 14pts.

Mersey Series:

1)      Ant Higham                    12-0-0

2)      Roy Everson                     1-7-8                      

3)      Derek Bibby                   1-6-8      

Disabled & Over 60's:

1)      George Hollis             4-0-8          

2)      Lenny Dutton             2-9-12

3)      Alan Clarke                2-3-12   

4)      George Barber            2-1-4

COMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY:

Mersey Series: Draw 9am. Mersey Walk (fish 40's)

MONDAY:

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