Tuesday 18 March 2014

18th March 2014 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

18th March 2014 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

The third round of the Cheshire Spring League was fished on Saturday between Houghs and the Toast Rack Bridges. Did Bob Campbell make the cut?  Well, yes he did with another single point section score despite only making fourth place overall on the day. So currently he is still in the lead with a perfect three points tally closely followed by Phil Cross on four. Jimmy Byrne and Martin Lenihan fished as guests and Jimmy Byrne finished up the individual winner with a nice net of silver fish for 6-10-10 and Martin Lenihan took second place with 4-0-4.

George Hollis enjoyed his first win of 2014 in our Disabled & Over 60’s match this week in what was another close contest with only 4oz separating the top three individuals. This week saw a change of venue to the Trent & Mersey Canal at Farm Road where George put his vast knowledge of this fishery to gain the advantage with a net of 3-6-0. Runner-up Bud Lee weighed his catch at 3-4-4.

Thirteen years old Lewis Harmes and his uncle had a good session on the Mount this past week and considering the poor sport to be had on other waters they had a brilliant day's fishing. His uncle landed 8 carp taken on a helicopter rig with the biggest being 14lb and not to be left out this fishing mad youngster caught two stunning commons which were around 9lb and 7lb. To quote Lewis, “I was over the moon with the catch and I am going to fish the water a lot more.”

Whilst some members have currently found bites hard to come by at Woodshaw Reservoir Ian Smythe bucked the trend and enjoyed some cracking sport with crucians and roach for an estimated 20lbs plus net of fish. He fished the pole at 5metres and alternated between his home made paste concoction and maggot.

Around our fisheries if you fancy some feeder fishing the middle lake at Worthington is worth a visit for bream averaging 3lbs with occasional larger specimens and some plump roach.  Don’t forget the smallest reservoir, Adlington is closed until the 16th June. Any person caught leaving litter whether they are a full or a day member will be the subject of an instant ban. Day members are subject to all the rules of our club.

I would ask all members to keep their eyes peeled for poachers fishing our river fisheries during the coarse fish close season as this is the time when they have the rivers to themselves. However we do have extra eyes and ears as a number of River Mersey poachers found out to their considerable cost. I won’t mention them here but the individuals and organisations know who I am talking about and believe me their help and cooperation in such matters is really appreciated. Of course there are additional hazards that often surface surprisingly during this time such as mysterious pollution incidents. The bottom line every time in all instances is to ring the Environment Agency Incident Line immediately on 0800 807060 and myself on 01928 716238.

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:

Cheshire Spring League

  1. Jimmy Byrne        6-10-10

  2. Martin Lenihan   4-0-4

  3. Phil Cross             3-9-8

  4. Bob Campbell     3-5-5

Points Overall: Bob Campbell 3, Phil Cross 4, the remainder of the field all have 10.

 

Disabled & Over 60’s

  1. George Hollis               3-6-0

  2. Bud Lee                         3-4-4

  3. Graham Belton            3-2-2

  4. Geoff Brooks               

    Jimmy Byrne                2-11-0

    COMING EVENTS:

    MONDAY:

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

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