21st April 2015 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
There was a cracking turn out of volunteer members at both Grey Mist Mere and Offa's Dyke Fisheries this past weekend. Thanks to all those who gave their time and effort to make our club better for others. Lots of weed was removed at the Mist and at Offa's preparations involving the removal of bushes in readiness to erect otter proof fencing.
Eric Smith and his friend spent a few hours at Woodshaw on Sunday and made a point of starting his catch report by saying that the fishery was immaculate and the bailiff and the regulars there were so welcoming they made it a pleasure just to be there. On the fishing side of things his long time fishing mate Terry 'Fishless' Fetcher had a really good day landing around 10lb of roach and skimmers plus a PB crucian of 1-12-0. These are the first fish Terry has caught since last summer so it was a really special day for him (they don't call him Fishless for nothing). Eric himself didn't do so well with the silvers but nevertheless landed between 5 to 6lb of roach and skimmers and a nice perch, but the icing on the cake was a couple of crucians, one of which was a new PB at 2-5-0.
Not to be beaten Neil Plunkett although still smarting from his first blank at Rixton a few weeks ago decided on Monday morning that it was time for a re-match. Starting at first light he had landed five bream in the first forty five minutes and added another eighteen ranging from about 1 to 3.5lbs. For good measure he also added five tench between 3 and 4lbs. and a couple of roach. By the early afternoon he had run out of bait but enjoyed a cracking session and felt vindicated plus topped up his sun tan as a bonus.
Ian Shepherd decided on a trip to High Legh Pools on Friday although almost thwarted by his wife deciding at the last minute that she needed the car. However he eventually made it to the venue and met two members on their first trip to the venue who asked him for advice which knowing Ian was freely given and in great detail. The guys ended up catching a carp apiece, a few rudd, and both lost better fish. Ian set up his spanking new rod complete with plastic covering still on the handle hoping his special PVA mix would christen it in good style. However it was not to be, although he did pick up four carp around the 5lbs mark on his old rod.
New deputy head bailiff Mike Dench did his rounds at Phoenix Park and being a dyed in the wool fly angler just couldn't resist a few casts whilst there. The result was a 16.5lb mirror which fell to a home tied spun deer hair fly. Who needs boilies!
Our Disabled & Over 60's match fished at Grappenhall this week saw Ron Durr take his first win of the series this year with a bream and roach catch for 4-2-3. Runner-up was Lenny Dutton with a similar catch and just a midges over an ounce behind with 4-1-1. Twenty four anglers fished.
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 on Friday between 7 & 9pm for subscriptions, new memberships/night permits, and any queries.
Frank Lythgoe
RESULTS:
Disabled & Over 60's
Ron Durr 4-2-3
Lenny Dutton 4-1-1
Bud Lee 2-13-11
Ian McLaine 2-11-13
COMING EVENTS:
MONDAY
Disabled & Over 60's Bridgewater Canal Draw 10am Pickering's Bridge. Contact John Dagnall 01925 630765.
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