3rd February 2015 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
Cheshire Angling closed its doors for the last time last weekend and I amongst many others will miss the banter and advice given out by England International, Helen Dagnall, her dad John, and mother Dot. There was always something going on or a tale to tell and the bait was second to none. But Helen is still in the angling trade as she now manages what used to be Challinors Sports Ltd and now trading under Challinors Ltd. At 146/8 Padgate Lane, Warrington.
On Saturday evening the 31st February a robbery took place At Warrington Tackle & Guns 20, Parksway, Woolston during which a member of staff was injured and required hospital treatment. If anyone has any information please contact the police on 101. In true angling spirit it is business as usual this week.
Both our Saturday and Sunday River Mersey matches were cancelled mindful of the previous weeks poor results and with the river carrying extra snow water expectations of even getting a bite were not too great. However I will say that pleasure anglers have reported some cracking winter roach being caught further upstream behind Grey Mist. The fish were not there in numbers but the quality more than compensated. All were taken on feeder tactics.
Last weekend and again on Tuesday our bailiffs and working party volunteers started a winter clean-up on Grey Mist Mere where a tiny minority who have the gall to call themselves anglers had taken more trouble in hiding their rubbish than it would to take it home like decent members. Winter of course had exposed their outright disregard for their club, nature, and their surroundings. I often wonder what sort of conditions they live in at home. The team have also trimmed overhanging branches and removed the tree that had blown into the fishery.
The cold weather doesn't bother Danny Rhodes who reports catching a tench from the Mist on Friday morning. I was chatting to him and his mate on the bank on Saturday afternoon in a biting wind that froze me to the marrow in minutes so I beat quick retreat to Warrington Tackle & Guns for a hot cuppa. Danny had another of around 7lbs on Saturday evening.
Our Disabled & Over 60's match this week was definitely one best forgotten as Derek Bibby needed only 14ozs of roach and a few perch to win. Twelve slightly mad anglers turned out on the Dead Length but two thirds did not weigh. Runner up George Barber worked hard for his 9ozs of tiny perch and a solitary gudgeon.
The rumour mill is in overdrive at present with the story of a 32lbs pike caught from Grappenhall and I am reliably informed that there is a photograph doing the rounds. Any information would be really welcome as this is a catch of a lifetime.
If you have moved address and haven't yet informed us then you have only until early next week to do so as the 2015 memberships will then start to hit doormats.
Please email me your catch reports to frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk or you can ring me on 01928 716238. Our headquarters at 52, Parker Street are open every Friday between 7 & 9pm for subscriptions, new memberships/night permits, and any queries.
Frank Lythgoe
RESULTS:
Disabled & Over 60's
Derek Bibby 14-0
George Barber 9-3
Graham Belton 5-0
Alan Brown 4-10
SATURDAY
Mersey Saturday Sweepstake draw 9am through iron gates at Mersey Walk
SUNDAY
Mersey Sunday Series draw 9am Victoria Park Allotments
MONDAY
Disabled & Over 60's Draw 10am at Walton Church. Contact John Dagnall 01925 630765.
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