Tuesday 14 January 2014

14th January 2014 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

14th January 2014 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

Again this week there was not much of an improvement to the fishing conditions on our River Mersey Series as an overnight frost, extra water and a dirty colour to boot ensured that weights were down. Paul Harding beat Roy Everson into second place by the narrowest of margins and both had six fish apiece caught on groundbait feeder tactics. Only 3 anglers managed to weigh in what everyone hopes is a forgettable session.

Our Monday Disabled & Over 60's match on the Bridgewater Canal also suffered from adverse conditions and although match ace George Barber put together a winning weight of 3-7-12 those following were several pounds adrift with Trevor Bainbridge retaining his previous week's runner-up position with 1-2-8 and then it was down to ounces. Notably match organiser John Dagnall was a happy man as he managed to get in the money with a section win edging out Lenny Dutton.

Pike are active on most fisheries but Phoenix Park is the place to go for almost guaranteed action. Ian Cunliffe reports catching a brace on dead bait from the Moore area weighing in at 14-8-0 and 12-4-0.

If anyone is interested in helping we have managed to obtain a boost stocking of 100 VS carp for the small lake at Sandiway. I understand that they are in the 6.5lbs plus bracket and should grow well in this fishery. Hope to see you there around 10-30am (bring a pair of chest waders)!

There is a working party at Moore Quarry on this Sunday 19th January when members will be opening up and clearing swims. If you have loppers, a bow saw and gloves bring them along Meet 10am on the car park.

I viewed a really interesting impromptu video taken this month on 'one of our fisheries' by a member who bored with little happening in his swim lashed an underwater camera to a 6ft landing net pole. The results were mind blowing and all I will say is if you are on WAA Facebook Group it is compulsive viewing. Nothing doing …. Don't you believe it!

Please keep those catch reports coming in as they 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 & 9pm on Friday, for subscriptions, new memberships/night permits, or any queries.

Frank Lythgoe

 

RESULTS:

Mersey Series

  1. Paul Harding            14-15

  2. Roy Everson             13-0

  3. Pete Jones                   4-5

Disabled & Over 60's

  1. George Barber         3-7-12

  2. Trevor Bainbridge   1-2-8

  3. Graham Belton          15-0

  4. Bud Lea                       14-10

     

    COMING EVENTS:

    SUNDAY:

    Mersey Series: Draw 9am Mersey Walk (Fish 42 up)

    MONDAY:

    Disabled & Over 60's: Draw 10am (Gun Club car park). Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486.

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