22nd July 2014 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
Although most rivers are suffering from lower flows anglers are still heading to these venues due to both their primeval urge and the excitement of fishing running water. Ian Ostern had a quick trip to the Wye and ended up with four barbel for his trouble including a PB at 13-0-4. All fell to the usual feeder tactics involving halibut pellets. Roger Dunning fished stick float alternating between maggot and caster at the bottom end of our Worthenbury stretch to have a cracking day in the deeper water with dace, chub, and after moving further down the swim where it shallows to a run he started picking up grayling with fish to 1.5lbs.
Keen young angler Lewis Hermes loves the Mount where on Friday our bailiff took some pics of a stunning linear mirror of 15-8-0 that he had caught. Lewis was back there on Monday for a short session ending up with a 7lbs mirror topped by a 22lbs common from this prolific and popular fishery. Our Bailiff Brian Jones report some nice roach catches on the feeder but the icing on the cake and fish of a lifetime was a specimen that sent the scales just nudging over 3lbs. All fell to 10mm boilies with a secret twist, but the trick is to try to avoid the carp, then the roach move in. If you are contemplating doing a night be prepared to miss out on sleep completely, that is unless you reel in! Sport is that good.
The Woodshaw Reservoir Junior Series winner on Monday was Lewis Turner with a mixed net for 5-0-0. Runner-up was Dane Rawlinson with 4-5-0. Lewis's final match win cinched the series Individual Championship for him with 91.5 points and total weight of 63-1-0, leaving James Brown a worthy runner-up in this closely contested series with 86 points.
The Mersey really fished well this week and saw match organiser Ray Bowden win with a mixed net of roach, chub, dace, and a .75lbs perch for 7-11-0. Runner-up was Jim Gannon with 7-3-0 who for the record has made the frame at every Saturday series match. Pike were active throughout the match (they don't count), pity because Derek Bibby landed a 10 pounder.
The Mersey was also kind to our Briars Cup Open winner Neil Buist who fishing a groundbait feeder and maggot from peg 72 clocked up his second win of the season. He had a decent bream and a good back up of skimmers for 12-8-0 and well clear of runner-up was Jeff Shaw on 9-8-0.
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 Saturday Sweepstake
Ray Bowden 7-11-0
Jim Gannon 7-3-0
Derek Bibby 6-15-0
Paul Harding 4-7-0 3-9-0
Briars Cup Open (Mersey):
Neil Buist 12-8-0
Jeff Shaw 9-8-0
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Derek Bibby 9-0-0
Martin Lenihan 5-2-0
Woodshaw Junior Series
1) Lewis Turner 5-0-0
2) Dane Rawlinson 4-5-0
3) James Brown
Joe Pimblett 2-15-0
Final League Positions: Lewis Turner 91.5 points, James Brown 86, Dylan Anglesea 81.5, Matt Dawber72, Dane Rawlinson 70.
Disabled & Over 60's
1) Derek Bibby 6-4-6
2) Pete Wernham 4-12-0
3) Barry Chambers 4-0-0
4) Geoff Brooks 3-13-3
COMING EVENTS:
SATURDAY
Mersey Sweep draw 9am on the bank at the Kingsway North Allotments for further info and to book on please contact Ray on 07790317714
SUNDAY
Mersey Series draw 9am near allotments Victoria Park fish 34 back.
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's (Mersey) Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486.
Inters/Juniors Summer Series: (Mersey) Draw 6pm Victoria Park. Contact Helen Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486.
TUESDAY:
Minnows Summer Series: Bridgewater Canal draw 6pm opposite Euclid Avenue. Contact Helen Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486
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