20th May 2014 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
It is with great sadness that I have to report the death of long time member Arthur Hankinson aged 64 years who was cremated on Monday. The order of service was replaced with a pictorial booklet of his life that certainly brought back many fond memories for those present. Arthur served on our management committee for many years where he worked selflessly to make angling better for other Warrington Anglers members. Nothing was too much trouble for him, his classic reply when asked to do any job was, "I can't promise, but I'll see what I can do." True to type he always found a way to fit it in around work and family. To those that knew him Arthur was simply one of those nice guys who loved his family, his work, and would do anything for anybody. At this time our condolences go out to his wife Viv and family. Any donations will go to the Royal Liverpool Hospital.
Due to spawning fish some pegs or fisheries may be closed without notice. As responsible anglers we all have a duty of care to our quarry at this time. No anglers should be attempting to catch spawning fish and anyone caught under such circumstances will be reported by bailiffs and members.
A member was banned this week for two years and must re-apply for membership for disregarding our rules. His biggest insult was to members who had spent two days clearing up at Grey Mist when he decided to not only drink a bottle of lager but leave the empty in the bushes. Be warned the next one caught will go for good.
The Sankey St Helens Canal at Carterhouse rarely gets a mention despite the fact that it is stuffed fish quality fish. Well Ralph Bennett had a cracking evening session last Friday when armed with half a pint of maggots and a handful of casters he caught around fifty fish. He fished a small waggler a rod and a half out for a procession of mainly rudd in the 2 – 4ounce range but the best approaching a pound, a carp around 3lbs, and 4 eels to 2lbs. He packed up a very happy chappie.
It looks like Gary Myerscough's luck was in when he fished Grey Mist this past week, kicking off with a 5-30am start he set his stall out for tench. By the end of his session at 11-30am he had caught fourteen of the olive green beauties including a new PB of 7-9-0. His visit was marred however when some of the fish had mouth damage due to careless handling. Hopefully the new initiative organised by Gav Astley and backed up by caring members will put an end to this. The aim is to promote good fish care through developing angling skills by drawing on the vast depth of knowledge of other members. Email Gav for details at onegav@btinternet.com.
The results of our Disabled & Over 60's re-arranged match on Monday improved this week as winner Jimmy Byrne tempted a few bream from his end peg for a clear win with 8-1-0. The next three weights were close but he still had 5lbs to spare against second placed Geoff Brooks on 2-14-0 from the opposite end peg.
Please note that due to the Bank Holiday this next week's Junior/Intermediate and Minnows teach-in (absolute beginners) will be held on Tuesday at Phoenix Park Lake, meet 6pm on car park.
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:
Juniors/Inters Summer Series
Daniel Burton 1-11-0
Morgan Adawee 1-10-5
Charlie Forster 1-0-0
Minnows
Harvey Ryan 11-0
Jake Braid 6-6
Owen Stoll 3-3
Disabled & Over 60's
Jimmy Byrne 8-1-0
Geoff Brooks 2-14-0
Stu Patterson 2-11-8
Trev Bainbridge 2-6-0
COMING EVENTS:
TUESDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's, Bridgewater Canal, draw 10am on bank Daresbury Labs. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486.
Inters/Juniors & Minnows (Complete beginners) Draw Phoenix Park Lake 6pm on car park. Contact Helen Dagnall on 01925 635486.
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