28th October 2014 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

28th October 2014 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.

It is not too often that I receive reports from Association owned Wide Hole situated on the offside of the Macclesfield Canal at Poynton. It is an offline fish refuge from the boat traffic during the summer months but at this time of year it is noted for its pike action. Nick Jones enjoyed some hectic sport catching eleven pike, nothing massive with the best at 11-8-0 but enjoyable all the same.

Bob Saunders enjoyed a good bream and roach session at Worthington Lakes on Monday where he fished a small groundbait feeder and double maggot to catch eight bream between 2 and 3lbs plus a good number of roach in the 8 to 12oz bracket. Carp are conspicuous by their absence with just the occasional fish reported.

This week's Saturday Mersey Sweepstake was an all tip affair which suited the winner Jimmy Gannon who put together a bonus 3lbs bream and skimmer net weighing in at 10-6-0. For the record his brother Norman came in at third and according to my information they have a massive 148 years angling experience between them. Jimmy Byrne was the runner-up with a similar catch to the winner for 9-5-0.

Windy conditions and a clear river had an adverse effect on weights during this week's Mersey Sunday Series. Martin Lenihan however made the most of his end peg 70 draw to catch a winning net of small skimmers and roach on a groundbait feeder and bronze maggot of 7-12-12. Derek Bibby fished the pole on peg 47 to take a mixed net of roach and perch for 5-9-0. This week match co-organiser Ant Higham managed to collect some coin as opposed to being a regular contributor.

Bites were really hard to come by on Monday in our popular Disabled & Over 60's Match on the Bridgewater Canal, but as the saying goes, 'when the going is hard the tough get going' which saw Lenny Dutton take first place with a lowly 2-15-0. The conditions also suited our match organiser John Dagnall who was in runner-up spot with 2-5-6.

Please note that any members wishing to fish the popular Pairs Series need to book on now with either Jeff Stoll or Cheshire Angling.

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

1. Jimmy Gannon         10 -6-0

2. Jimmy Byrnes             9-5-0

3. Norman Gannon        5-12-0

4. Ray Bowden                3-10-0             

    

   Mersey Sunday Series

1. Martin Lenihan          7-12-12 

2. Derek Bibby                5-9-0

3. Ant Higham                 4-13-0

4. Pete Jones                    4-1-0

   Disabled & Over 60's

1. Lenny Dutton       2-15-0

2. John Dagnall        2-5-6

3. Dickie Wernham  1-15-4

4. Barry Holbrooke   1-13-8

   COMING EVENTS:

   SATURDAY

   Mersey Saturday Sweepstake draw 9am on the bank at the Kingsway North Allotments. 

   SUNDAY

   Mersey Sunday Series draw 9am near allotments Victoria Park (fish 11 up).

   MONDAY

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